LLC charging order protection. Low franchise tax. 0% state CIT. The asset protection workhorse for US founders.
When Wyoming, USA is the right call, and when it is not.
Wyoming pioneered the Series LLC and offers the strongest charging order protection among US states, plus the Wyoming Asset Protection Trust. LLC member identity is not on the public registry, only the registered agent appears.
Wyoming's Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) charter is the only US bank charter explicitly designed for digital assets, and the state recognises DAOs as LLCs. FinCEN BOI filing is now required, but member identity stays out of the public Secretary of State record.
Wyoming has 0% state corporate and personal income tax, no franchise tax, and Wyoming Secretary of State annual fees start at $60. It's the cheapest US holdco wrapper if you don't need VC recognition.
Most US VCs require a Delaware C-corp, and Wyoming entities almost always need to flip before Series A. The flip itself is straightforward but creates timing and tax friction.
Wyoming is a US only structure. EU customers, MiCA (EU crypto framework), PSD2 and VAT registration all require an EU entity.
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