Wyoming Certificate of Authority
To obtain your Wyoming Certificate of Authority, you will submit an Application for Certificate of Authority, along with required certificates or certified copies from your home state. You will need to appoint a registered agent in order for your filing to be approved. Be sure to follow the state’s instructions carefully, as they can reject a document for the smallest error.
Registering a Foreign Corporation in Wyoming
To register a foreign corporation in Wyoming, you must file a Wyoming Application for Certificate of Authority with the Wyoming Secretary of State. You can submit this document by mail or in person.
Wyoming Certificate Information
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A Wyoming certificate for business includes a Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Existence, etc. These certificates show a business’s legal status and authority to operate in Wyoming.
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A Certificate of Good Standing means a Wyoming business is legally compliant and authorized to operate. To get this, companies must be registered in Wyoming, fulfill state rules, and be current on taxes and fees. The fee is $25 and processing takes 1-2 days.
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Suppliers don’t charge sales tax for goods resold.
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The Wyoming Resale Certificate permits tax-free purchasing of inventory for resale.
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Sellers must accept this in lieu of charging sales tax if presented.
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It allows purchasing any items for resale without sales tax.
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The Wyoming sales tax permit serves this same purpose.
Doing Business in Wyoming with an Out-of-State LLC
To register to do business in Wyoming with an out-of-state LLC, you must complete a Foreign Wyoming LLC Certificate of Authority. Obtain a Certificate of Existence/Good Standing from the state where you originally formed the LLC to attach to the Certificate of Authority.