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Change Wyoming LLC Name

Changing a Wyoming LLC name requires filing Articles of Amendment with the Wyoming Secretary of State, then updating banks, payment processors, IRS records, and any state registrations.

Answer

To change a Wyoming LLC name: (1) check new name availability with Wyoming SoS, (2) member vote per operating agreement, (3) file Articles of Amendment with Wyoming SoS ($60 fee), (4) update operating agreement, (5) file Form 8822-B with IRS to update the entity name (EIN stays the same), (6) update banks (Mercury, Relay, Wise) with new name and updated Articles, (7) update Stripe, Amazon, payment processors, (8) update website, marketing, contracts. The change takes effect on Wyoming SoS approval (5 to 10 business days). EIN does not change. Banks may require document re-upload.

By Zawwad, Founder & CEO, WyomingLLC by Topslice LLC.

Last updated May 20, 2026

Name change process

  1. Check new name availability on wyobiz.wyo.gov
  2. Member vote per operating agreement
  3. File Articles of Amendment with Wyoming SoS ($60 fee, online)
  4. Wait for Wyoming SoS confirmation (5 to 10 business days)
  5. Receive amended Articles document
  6. Update operating agreement to reflect new name (amend in writing)
  7. File Form 8822-B with IRS for entity name change
  8. Update Mercury / Relay / Wise account with new name and updated Articles
  9. Update Stripe, Amazon, Shopify with new name
  10. Update website, marketing materials, contracts
  11. Notify vendors and clients

What does NOT change

  • EIN (stays the same)
  • Wyoming SoS ID (stays the same)
  • Formation date (stays the same)
  • Bank account numbers (account stays open; just the entity name updates)
  • Existing contracts (LLC is the same entity with new name)

When to use a DBA instead

If you want to operate under a different name without changing the legal LLC name, file a DBA (Doing Business As) instead. Wyoming does not require DBA filing at the state level (some counties do). Most banks accept DBA on top of LLC name. Simpler and faster than name change.

Frequently asked questions

Does my EIN change?
No. EIN persists across name changes. File Form 8822-B with IRS to update the entity name.
How long does the name change take?
Wyoming SoS processes Articles of Amendment in 5 to 10 business days. Full propagation to banks, Stripe, etc. takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I use a DBA instead?
DBA is simpler if you want to operate under a new name without changing the legal name. Most banks accept LLC + DBA.
Are there tax implications?
No direct tax implications of name change. Form 8822-B is the only IRS notification required.

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