California vs WyomingLLC (2026)
Wyoming wins by a mile: $60/year vs California's $800 minimum franchise tax. Choose California only if you have employees in CA or physical operations there.
Start my LLC — from €249Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | California (CA) | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (one-time) | $70 | $100 |
| Annual fee | $800 | $60 |
| 5-year cost (estimated) | $3,765 | $835 |
| Member privacy | Low | High |
| Best for | Required only if you physically operate or have employees in Californi | Best overall for non-residents: low fees, strong privacy, no state tax |
California
- $800 annual minimum franchise tax (even with $0 income)
- Statement of Information required ($20)
- Largest US consumer market
- Public ownership records
- Avoid unless legally required
Wyoming
Winner- No state income tax
- Strong asset protection laws
- Anonymous LLCs allowed
- Low annual fee ($60)
- Recognized by Mercury, Wise, Stripe
Verdict
Wyoming wins by a mile: $60/year vs California's $800 minimum franchise tax. Choose California only if you have employees in CA or physical operations there.
Why we recommend Wyoming? Best for non-residents.
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Wyoming
24h delivery
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- BOI filing
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- Registered Agent
- Complete legal documents
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