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Wyoming charges a $102 filing fee for your Articles of Organization, but there may be add-ons and other costs that bump this amount up (such as fees for licenses or permits in your industry). You can opt for the online filing option or file your documents by postal mail.

The cost to start an S corp varies by state, based on filing fees and state taxes, but you can expect to pay between $800 to $3,000, excluding any lawyer's fees, should you choose to hire one.

Wyoming does not have any state taxes, as such has no need for S Corporations. If you want S Corporation status, you must file Form 2553 with the IRS, which is included in the corporate kit we send you, within 75 days from the date of formation of the company or by March 15th of any given tax year.

To change your LLC to an S-corp, you will need to file IRS Form 2553. It should be noted that in order to take advantage of the S-corp election, you'll need to convert your LLC to an S-corp by March 15th, or within 75 days of starting the LLC. If you miss this deadline you can apply for Late S-corp Election Relief.

To form an S Corp in California, you must file Form 2553 (Election by a Small Business Corporation) with the IRS and then complete additional requirements with the state of California, including filing articles of incorporation, obtaining licenses and permits, and appointing directors.

To form a Wyoming S corp, you'll need to ensure your company has a Wyoming formal business structure (LLC or corporation), and then you can elect S corp tax designation. If you've already formed an LLC or corporation, file Form 2553 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to designate S corp taxation status.