Does Wyoming notify the IRS about my LLC?

Wyoming reports your LLC's existence to the IRS when you get your EIN. After that, federal filings are your responsibility — the state doesn't track them.

Do I need a Wyoming registered agent address on Form 5472?

Use the address on your EIN confirmation letter (CP-575). Usually that's your registered agent's address.

I dissolved my Wyoming LLC last year. Do I still file Form 5472?

Yes — for the partial year the LLC was active, you still need to file a final Form 5472 + 1120 covering that period.

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Wyoming LLC Form 5472 Filing Guide

Wyoming is the most popular state for foreign-owned US LLCs because of its low fees, no state income tax, and strong privacy laws. But Wyoming residency doesn't exempt you from federal filings — every foreign-owned Wyoming LLC must file IRS Form 5472 with pro forma Form 1120 by April 15 each year.

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Why Wyoming is the #1 state for foreign LLC owners

• No state income tax • No state-level franchise tax on LLCs • Cheap annual report ($60/year) • Strong owner privacy (Wyoming doesn't require disclosing the owner in public records) • Online filing for state-level requirements These benefits make Wyoming attractive — but they're STATE-level. Federal Form 5472 obligations apply regardless of which state you incorporated in.

Wyoming-specific tax timeline

April 15 — Federal Form 5472 + pro forma Form 1120 due First day of formation month — Wyoming Annual Report due ($60), filed with Wyoming Secretary of State That's it. No state income tax return, no franchise tax, no state-level information return.

Common Wyoming LLC scenarios

1. Solo founder, no US activity (ecommerce, SaaS, consulting): file Form 5472 + 1120 only. Often the LLC made no taxable US-source income. 2. Stripe Atlas LLC formed in Wyoming/Delaware: same as above. The fact that Stripe Atlas helped you form doesn't change anything — you still need to file Form 5472. 3. Wyoming holding LLC with subsidiaries: file Form 5472 for each LLC where you're a 25%+ foreign owner.

Filing Form 5472 for your Wyoming LLC

The process is identical to any other state: 1. Gather LLC info (legal name, EIN, Wyoming registered agent address) 2. Gather your owner info (legal name, FTIN, country of residence) 3. Add up year-end financials 4. Fill and sign the forms 5. Fax to the IRS Ogden PIN Unit Our service handles all of this for $49 + $19 fax fee. Just answer the wizard questions and we generate the package.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wyoming notify the IRS about my LLC?: Wyoming reports your LLC's existence to the IRS when you get your EIN. After that, federal filings are your responsibility — the state doesn't track them.
Do I need a Wyoming registered agent address on Form 5472?: Use the address on your EIN confirmation letter (CP-575). Usually that's your registered agent's address.
I dissolved my Wyoming LLC last year. Do I still file Form 5472?: Yes — for the partial year the LLC was active, you still need to file a final Form 5472 + 1120 covering that period.