Compare States
Compare U.S. States, Side by Side
Pick your entity type and state to see the exact formation cost, what's included and the annual renewal — then put states next to each other on cost, tax and fit. Not sure where to start? The Right-State Advisor narrows it down first.
Compare States
See Them Side by Side
Compare formation cost, renewal cost, tax exposure and who each state is built for — up to four at once. Switch between card and table view, whichever is easier to scan.
Wyoming
- Holding companies and asset protection LLCs
- Online and remote-first businesses
- Founders who prioritize privacy over public listing
Wyoming has no state income tax and no citizenship or residency requirement to form an LLC, making it one of the most popular states for non-U.S. residents running online businesses. Just budget for a registered agent, since you won't have a qualifying U.S. address of your own.
Texas
- Tech and logistics companies with U.S. operations
- Businesses relocating from higher-cost states
- Founders wanting a large domestic customer base
Texas has no personal income tax, but every LLC — regardless of where the owner lives — must file a Public Information Report and, above a revenue threshold, a franchise tax report every year. That's more ongoing compliance than a lean online business typically needs, unless there's a real reason to be based in Texas.
State fees and rules change; figures are indicative and should be confirmed for your situation. Bank, Stripe and other provider approvals are decided solely by those providers and are not affected by which state you choose.