Wyoming or Delaware LLC? The Real First-Year Bill (2026)

Everyone tells non-resident founders to "just open your LLC in Delaware." Then the first-year bill arrives — and it's more than double what Wyoming would have cost. In this video I break down the real, line-by-line first-year price of both states for 2026. What's inside: The actual first-year cost of a Wyoming LLC vs a Delaware LLC State filing fees, registered agent fees, and franchise tax — what each one really charges The hidden costs nobody mentions when they say "Delaware is the standard" Which state actually makes sense if you're a non-resident freelancer The small mistakes that quietly add hundreds of dollars to your first year This is for freelancers, solopreneurs, and non-resident founders trying to set up a US LLC without overpaying for a name that sounds "official." I'm not a CPA and this is not financial or legal advice — it's what I learned setting this up myself, with real numbers. Always confirm your own situation with a licensed professional. If this saved you from picking the wrong state, subscribe — one deep dive every Tuesday, Shorts most weekdays. Business inquiries: [email protected] #LLC #Freelance #USLLC