For international entrepreneurs looking to establish a presence in the United States, the choice of state is a critical first step. While Delaware has long been the default, a quieter, more powerful option has emerged: Wyoming. The Cowboy State offers a unique combination of privacy, asset protection, and low tax burden that makes it arguably the best choice for global founders.
Wyoming is one of the few states that allows for the formation of an anonymous LLC. This means the names of the LLC members and managers are not required to be listed on the public record. For founders concerned about privacy, this is a game-changing feature. We leverage this by acting as your official organizer, keeping your personal information completely private.
This is a massive financial advantage. Wyoming has no corporate or individual state income tax. This means your profits are only subject to federal taxation, simplifying your accounting and significantly reducing your overall tax burden. This allows you to reinvest more of your earnings back into growing your business.
Wyoming boasts the strongest charging order protection laws in the nation. In simple terms, if you are personally sued, a creditor cannot seize the assets of your Wyoming LLC. They can only obtain a "charging order," which gives them the right to receive distributions from the LLC—if and when they are made. Since you control the distributions, this makes it incredibly difficult for creditors to collect, offering a powerful shield between your personal liabilities and your business assets.
These three pillars—privacy, no state tax, and asset protection—make Wyoming not just a good choice, but the strategic choice for non-US founders seeking a secure and efficient foundation for their American enterprise.