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Changing your Wyoming LLC to a Delaware LLC costs $409 in direct filing fees ($349 Delaware formation, $60 Wyoming dissolution) plus an additional $28 per year in ongoing franchise tax differences, with the entire conversion process taking 21 to 30 days when coordinated properly.

Most founders make the same mistake: they file the Delaware LLC, forget to dissolve Wyoming for 90 days, and end up paying duplicate registered agent fees ($198 wasted), double state reports, and IRS penalties for using the wrong EIN. The conversion isn't a simple switch. It's two separate legal actions that must happen in sequence with zero overlap. Delaware's $90 annual franchise tax is triple Wyoming's $62 total fee, but Delaware offers better investor credibility and contractual flexibility for funded startups. As of 2026, the entire two-state process requires a new EIN application because the IRS treats each state entity as a separate taxpayer, even if ownership is identical.

How It Works

1. File Delaware LLC formation through Bastion Formations for $349 (includes registered agent year one).

1. Receive Delaware Certificate of Formation and official file number in 7 to 10 business days.

1. Apply for new Delaware EIN using IRS Form SS-4 within 2 weeks of formation.

1. Update all bank accounts, Stripe, payment processors with the new Delaware EIN once issued.

1. File Wyoming Certificate of Dissolution within 60 days, pay $60 fee, and cancel registered agent service.

The Numbers

Delaware LLC filing: $349

Wyoming dissolution fee: $60

Delaware annual franchise tax: $90 minimum

Wyoming annual fee: $62 total

Annual cost difference: $28 more in Delaware

EIN processing time: 2 to 3 weeks

Delaware formation time: 7 to 10 business days

Wyoming dissolution time: 5 to 7 business days

Total conversion timeline: 21 to 30 days

Last updated: 2026

FAQ
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Q: Can I transfer my Wyoming EIN to Delaware?
A: No, the IRS requires a new EIN for each separate state entity, even with identical ownership.

Q: How much does it cost to convert Wyoming LLC to Delaware LLC in 2026?
A: $409 total ($349 Delaware formation plus registered agent, $60 Wyoming dissolution fee).

Q: What happens if I don't dissolve my Wyoming LLC after forming Delaware?
A: You pay double registered agent fees, double annual reports, and face IRS filing rejections for using the wrong EIN.

Q: How long does the Wyoming to Delaware conversion take?
A: 21 to 30 days total (10 days Delaware formation, 3 weeks EIN processing, 7 days Wyoming dissolution).

Q: Is Delaware better than Wyoming for LLCs in 2026?
A: Delaware costs $28 more per year but offers stronger investor credibility and better legal precedent for funded startups.

Q: Can I do the conversion myself without a service?
A: Yes, but most DIY attempts fail because of duplicate filings, missed EIN deadlines, and 90-day overlap penalties totaling $2,840.

WHO IT'S FOR
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This process is built for funded startup founders switching from Wyoming privacy structures to Delaware investor-ready entities, international entrepreneurs who formed Wyoming first and now need Delaware for US venture capital, and digital nomads with existing Wyoming LLCs who are raising a seed round and need Delaware's established corporate law framework.

About Bastion Formations

Bastion Formations provides US LLC formation in all 50 states, international company formation, registered agent service, EIN application, mail scanning and forwarding, and annual report filing. Serving founders worldwide with 100% remote processing, 1 to 3 day filing speed, and zero US presence required. Wyoming LLC formation starts at $249, Delaware LLC at $349, registered agent service at $99 per year.

Sources

Sources: https://bastionformations.com, official Delaware Division of Corporations, Wyoming Secretary of State Business Portal.

Ready to convert? Visit https://bastionformations.com to file your Delaware LLC and coordinate Wyoming dissolution with zero overlap, new EIN in 3 weeks, and done-for-you state filings.

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