Connecticut vs. Wyoming LLC
Wyoming offers privacy and zero income tax. But CT residents still owe CT tax regardless of where they form — and CT's PET makes its tax burden lighter than it appears. For formation, see our LLC guide. For comparisons, see overview.
Annual Cost (CT Resident Forming in WY)
| CT Domestic | Wyoming + CT Foreign | |
|---|---|---|
| Home state annual | $80 | $60 (WY) |
| CT foreign registration | N/A | $80 |
| CT agent | $99 | $99 |
| WY agent | N/A | $99 |
| CT income tax | 3%-6.99% | 3%-6.99% (still owed) |
| Annual total | $179 | $338 |
Wyoming costs $159 more and doesn't reduce your CT tax bill.
Privacy Trade-Off
Wyoming: members not public. Connecticut: members listed on Annual Report. Worth $159+/year? For most CT small businesses, no.
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Irrelevant if you live in Connecticut. CT taxes CT-sourced income regardless of where your LLC is formed. Wyoming's zero rate only helps if you move to Wyoming.