Event Planning Permit Requirements in Cheyenne, WY

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if operating as a business entity (LLC or corporation) or if you have employees. Free from the IRS. You will need an EIN to open a business bank account and sign vendor contracts professionally.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Wyoming Business Registration

   Event planning businesses operating in Wyoming must register with the Wyoming Secretary of State if operating as an LLC, corporation, or partnership. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file a DBA registration with the state or county clerk. An LLC provides personal liability protection, which is especially important when coordinating large events.

   Official government source

   $100 LLC Articles of Organization; $100 trade name (DBA) — WY Secretary of State fee schedule·1–7 business days (online)

   $100 LLC Articles of Organization; $100 trade name (DBA) — WY Secretary of State fee schedule

   1–7 business days (online)

2. Wyoming Sales Tax Permit (if applicable)

   Event planning coordination services are generally not subject to sales tax in Wyoming, but if your business sells taxable items — such as event supplies, decorations, floral arrangements, or other tangible goods — you must collect and remit state sales tax. Some states specifically tax event planning or entertainment services. Confirm your obligations with the Wyoming Department of Revenue.

   Official government source

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))·Immediate (online)

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))

   Immediate (online)

1. Cheyenne General Business License

   Cheyenne does not require a business license for an event planning business. Cheyenne has NO general business license. Municipal Code section 5.04.030 enumerates the only licensed business types (e.g., barber/beauty shops, food service, liquor, massage, body art, garages/car lots/service stations, pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, transient merchants/solicitors, towing, tree maintenance, nicotine retail, taxis, private security). Businesses not on that list need no City of Cheyenne business license; confirm any edge case with the City Clerk. Event-specific permits (parade/marching $15/day, noise permit $15/day, downtown city-property events under Ch. 5.85) may apply per event.

   Official government source

   $0 for the business itself. Per-event permits: e.g., parade/marching permit $15/day (sec. 5.08.170); noise permit $15/day (sec. 5.08.160).·1–2 weeks

   $0 for the business itself. Per-event permits: e.g., parade/marching permit $15/day (sec. 5.08.170); noise permit $15/day (sec. 5.08.160).

   1–2 weeks

2. Cheyenne Special Event Permit (for events in public spaces)

   Events on Cheyenne public property require city permits: parade/marching permits ($15/day, Municipal Code sec. 5.08.170), noise permits ($15/day), and events on city-owned downtown property are governed by Ch. 5.85. Insurance requirements are set per event — confirm with the city (Community Recreation & Events / City Clerk).

   Verified per-event permits are modest (e.g., $15/day parade or noise permit); larger special-event fees unverified.·2–6 weeks (apply at least 30 days in advance for most events; 60+ days for large events)

   Verified per-event permits are modest (e.g., $15/day parade or noise permit); larger special-event fees unverified.

   2–6 weeks (apply at least 30 days in advance for most events; 60+ days for large events)

3. Laramie County Temporary Use / Special Event Permit (if applicable)

   Events on unincorporated Laramie County land may need county approval — confirm with Laramie County Planning & Development. This is separate from any City of Cheyenne permit.

   Official government source

   Unverified.·2–4 weeks

   Unverified.

   2–4 weeks

Official Sources

• Cheyenne Business Licensing
• Wyoming Secretary of State — Business Registration
• IRS EIN Application

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