Laramie · Albany County
Laramie, Wyoming Business License and LLC Setup
The City of Laramie says it does not currently require a general business license. It licenses specific activities through the City Clerk, and General Contracting, Electrical and Plumbing licenses through Code Administration (307-721-5271). Forming the LLC itself is a state filing: $100 to the Secretary of State, plus $149 for our Starter package.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Wyoming sources.
City
Laramie
County
Albany County
Sales tax
6%
Licensing contact
307-721-5220
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Wyoming filings for owners. We are not the Wyoming Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Wyoming filings for owners. We are not the Wyoming Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Laramie business licenses and fees
| Licenses listed by the City Clerk | Office |
|---|---|
| Auctioneer | City Clerk |
| Carnival or circus | City Clerk |
| Junk dealer | City Clerk |
| Mobile vending | City Clerk |
| Pawnbroker | City Clerk |
| Private security | City Clerk |
| Roller skating rink | City Clerk |
| Secondhand dealer | City Clerk |
| Solid waste collector | City Clerk |
| Vehicle for hire business | City Clerk |
| Rental housing registration | City Clerk |
| General contracting, electrical, plumbing | Code Administration |
What to know before you open in Laramie
Rental housing registration is on the City Clerk's list, which matters in a college town where many owners rent to students. If you hold rentals in an LLC, register them in the LLC's name.
The City links an indemnification agreement and a new-business information document for businesses coming into town. Read the new-business document before you sign a lease, because it lists the other permits a location may need.
The city of Laramie is in Albany County, not Laramie County. Albany County's sales tax is 6 percent and its total lodging rate is 13 percent on the October 2026 Department of Revenue chart.
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Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Wyoming filings for owners. We are not the Wyoming Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Laramie licensing contact
| Detail | Laramie |
|---|---|
| Office | City Clerk |
| Phone | 307-721-5220 |
| County | Albany County (sales tax 6%) |
Steps to open a business in Laramie
- Form the LLC with the Secretary of State (we file it).
- Get the EIN.
- Check the City Clerk list; most businesses need no general city license.
- Register rentals or apply for the specific license your activity needs.
- Contractors apply to Code Administration for contracting, electrical or plumbing licenses.
Worked example: a landlord who owns three rental houses near campus
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Corp USA Starter package | $149 |
| Wyoming state filing fee | $100 |
| Day-one formation total | $249 |
| Sales tax on $1,000 of taxable sales in Albany County | $60 |
Statewide rules that apply in every Wyoming county
- Your LLC or corporation is filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State, not the county. The state fee is $100 for Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation.
- Trade names are registered with the Secretary of State under W.S. 40-2-101 through 40-2-111 for $100, not with a county clerk.
- Retail liquor sales are licensed by incorporated cities and towns inside their limits and by counties outside them (W.S. 12-4-101).
- Business personal property is listed with the county assessor each year by March 1; a written request by February 15 extends the date to April 1 (W.S. 39-13-107).
- The annual report and license tax ($60 minimum) are due on or before the first day of your company's anniversary month every year.
- Every Wyoming company keeps a registered agent at a Wyoming street address. Ours is $199 per year.
Frequently asked questions
Does Laramie require a business license?
The City of Laramie says it does not currently require a general business license. Specific activities such as mobile vending, pawnbroking or private security need a City Clerk license.
Who licenses contractors in Laramie?
Code Administration, 307-721-5271, handles general contracting, electrical and plumbing licenses.
Do Laramie landlords register rentals?
Rental housing registration is listed among the City Clerk's licenses.
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Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Wyoming filings for owners. We are not the Wyoming Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Wyoming filings for owners. We are not the Wyoming Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.