Wyoming LLC Formation for Solo Founders & Freelancers
You built the whole thing yourself — protect it. Lovie forms your Wyoming LLC, gets your EIN, and handles compliance so you can invoice clients, not file paperwork.
A Wyoming LLC gives solo founders and freelancers the liability protection of a corporation with the simplicity of a sole proprietorship — pass-through taxes, no double taxation, and no board of directors. Lovie sets it up in one conversation.
You built the whole thing yourself. One conversation protects it.
Freelancing under your own name means your own name is on the line.
The problem
Sole proprietors have zero liability protection — one client dispute can come after your personal savings
LegalZoom charges $300–$500 to form, then $299/yr for registered agent alone
Invoicing as an individual looks less credible — some enterprise clients won't pay individuals at all
Mixing personal and business finances makes tax season a mess and raises IRS red flags
Wyoming's $0 state income tax and $50/yr filing fee advantages go unclaimed
How Lovie solves it
$29/mo — Wyoming LLC formation, EIN, registered agent, mail scanning, and compliance included
A client disputes the LLC, not your personal savings account
Wyoming LLC: $0 state income tax, $50/yr filing fee, no public member disclosure
Invoice as your LLC, open a business bank account, keep finances permanently separate
Your LLC name on an invoice signals serious business to clients and procurement teams
The LLC a solo founder actually needs. Nothing you don't.
Wyoming: Best State for Solo Operators
$0 state income tax. $50/yr annual fee. No public disclosure of your name. Lovie recommends Wyoming for most solo founders.
One Price, No Lawyer Fees
$29/mo covers formation, EIN, registered agent, mail, and compliance — everything LegalZoom bills separately.
Professional From Day One
Invoice as your LLC, open a business bank account, and separate your finances from day one.
Compliance Without Stress
Annual report deadlines tracked automatically — Lovie alerts you before they're due.
Questions solo founders and freelancers actually ask.
Why Wyoming? Can't I just form in my home state?
Wyoming has the best LLC laws for solo operators: $0 state income tax, $50/yr annual fee (vs. $800/yr in California), strong asset protection, and no public member disclosure. If you're a remote freelancer or online business, Wyoming almost always wins.
Do I still pay state income tax if I live in California but form in Wyoming?
Yes — you pay income tax where you live, not where your LLC is formed. Wyoming doesn't exempt you from California income tax. The advantage is avoiding Wyoming state income tax and paying just $50/yr in fees. Consult a CPA for your specific situation.
What's the difference between an LLC and a sole proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship has no legal separation — every lawsuit lands on you personally. An LLC creates a separate entity. If a client sues, they sue the LLC, not you.
How is Lovie different from LegalZoom or Incfile?
LegalZoom charges $300–$500 to form and $299/yr for registered agent. Incfile's 'free' tier still charges $119/yr for registered agent with no compliance tracking. Lovie is $29/mo all-in — no second-year price hike.
Can I invoice clients through my LLC right away?
Yes. Once formed, open a business bank account with your EIN and invoice as your LLC. Enterprise clients often pay faster and with fewer questions.
Do I need an operating agreement as a single-member LLC?
Most states don't require one, but it's smart to have — it documents that your LLC is a separate entity if you ever face a legal dispute. Lovie prepares a basic one as part of your formation.
How does a Wyoming LLC affect my self-employment taxes?
A single-member LLC is taxed as a sole proprietorship by default — profits flow to your personal return and you pay self-employment tax (15.3%). A CPA can advise when an S-Corp election makes sense at your income level.
What does $29/mo cover?
Wyoming LLC formation (state filing fees billed separately), EIN, registered agent, digital mail scanning, compliance tracking, and your entity dashboard. One flat price, cancel anytime.