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Plain-language guides for people comparing states, entity types, and the paperwork that follows a filing.
Close LLC
A close LLC is a Wyoming option for a small circle of owners who want tighter management and limits on transferring interests. The statute defines that status, so read the current law or ask counsel before you choose it.
Holding Company Setup
A holding company is a parent whose main job is to own other companies or valuable assets. It can organize a group of businesses, and it does not erase taxes or replace the records of the companies it owns.
LLC for Non-Residents
A person who lives outside the United States can often form a Wyoming LLC. Tax in your country, tax in the United States, banking, and immigration are separate issues, and formation is not a promise of anonymity or of zero US tax.
LLC vs. Corporation
An LLC and a corporation can both separate a business from its owners, but they organize people and records in different ways. The tax treatment you start with can also change if you file an election later.
Open a Bank Account
A bank account is a step you take with the bank after the state accepts the company. We can explain the usual paperwork. We do not open the account, and we do not guarantee the bank will approve it.
Real Estate Holding Company
Owners often title a rental or a parcel in an LLC so the property sits in a company. Insurance, lender rules, and local title practice still govern the property, and this page is general information rather than legal advice.
Series LLC
A series LLC lets one company create internal series for separate assets and records. Wyoming allows that structure, but you should not rely on the walls between series until counsel has reviewed how other states will treat them.
What Is a Holding Company?
A holding company is a company whose main job is to own other companies or valuable assets. It sits above the business that serves customers, and it does not take the place of books, permits, or insurance.
Wyoming vs. Nevada, Delaware, and New Mexico
These four states are often compared for privacy reputation and yearly maintenance. The better question is where you will actually operate, because that state can require its own registration and its own fees.