Delaware LLC vs Wyoming LLC: deep comparison for non-residents

Cost difference

Delaware $110 filing fee + $300 annual franchise tax. Wyoming $100 filing fee + $60 annual report fee.

Wyoming saves ~$240/year. Over 5 years, ~$1,200 saved.

But this is a small slice of total LLC operating cost (~$600-$900/year including CPA fees and registered agent).

Recognition and case law

Delaware: 60% of Fortune 500, 66% of US public companies, deepest case law from Court of Chancery since 1792.

Wyoming: respected for privacy and asset-protection but treated as second-tier by US counterparties for recognition.

When Wyoming wins

Privacy-first founders: Wyoming does not publicly disclose member names.

Solo offshore operations with minimal US-counterparty contracts.