An anonymous LLC is a type of business structure that keeps the owner’s identity off public state records. It’s ideal for entrepreneurs who want to protect their personal information from being easily found online. At LLC Attorney, we specialize in forming anonymous LLCs.
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These are the only states do not require the names of members or managers to be listed in the formation documents or public databases. Instead, a registered agent can be listed, preserving the owner's privacy.
Delaware has long held a reputation as a favored destination for businesses, primarily due to its advanced corporate laws and specialized business court, the Chancery Court. When it comes to Anonymous LLCs, Delaware stands out by maintaining minimalism in its data collection approach.
Wyoming, although less renowned than Delaware in the corporate sector, offers robust protection for those desiring anonymity. Their business-friendly policies have made them an increasingly popular choice for entrepreneurs and investors alike. For Anonymous LLCs, Wyoming’s Articles of Organization, the foundational document for establishing an LLC, does not mandate the revelation of member or manager details.
Often overshadowed by the aforementioned states, New Mexico offers a surprisingly strong proposition for those seeking anonymity. The state’s approach to Anonymous LLCs is arguably the most hands-off among the three. During the registration process, New Mexico strictly requires the details of the registered agent and the designated office’s address.
While most states require some level of ownership disclosure, there are fully legal ways to structure your business to maintain privacy. Even if your physical business or real estate is located in a state that doesn’t support anonymous LLCs, we can help protect your identity by forming a holding company in a privacy-friendly state like Wyoming, New Mexico, or Delaware. We then create an LLC in the state where you actually operate, but it’s owned by the holding company—so your name stays off public records while remaining fully compliant with state and federal laws. Our team specializes in these structures and will guide you through every step with expert support.
1. Choose a State: Select the state where you want to form your LLC. Make sure you choose Wyoming, Delaware, or New Mexico while considering factors business regulations.
2. Pick a Name: Ensure your chosen name complies with state rules, including “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” and avoiding restricted terms. Use our business name generator to help you find the perfect name for your company.
3. Develop an Operating Agreement: Draft a comprehensive document outlining the structure, management roles, voting procedures, financial obligations, and dissolution process of your LLC.
4. Hire a Registered Agent: Designate a professional to receive legal documents on behalf of your LLC, meeting state requirements for representation.
5. File Documents: Prepare and submit the articles of organization or equivalent paperwork to officially create your LLC, including details like business name, member information, address, and mission statement.
6. Acquire an Employee Identification Number (EIN): Obtain an EIN from the IRS, necessary for hiring employees and opening business accounts, through a simple application process.
If that sounds daunting, we can take care of the paperwork for you and have everything filed within 24 hours.
You can, but unfortunately the previous information will always be accessible online. You could argue there was an ownership change, or hope someone doesn’t dig too deeply, but ultimately every state filing will be publicly accessible.
The same problem exists for moving a home into a land trust. If your information was on the title initially, then you could say it’s now owned by a land trust. The most basic of searches, though, will show you were the previous owner.
This isn’t to say there’s no hope. We advise keeping your existing structures as they are, but forming new ventures in a different way which protects them from public scrutiny.
Several entities have access to information about your business regarding company ownership. Firstly, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) keeps a close eye on corporate ownership, particularly to combat money laundering and financial crimes. Secondly, banks maintain records of account holders, including details about the companies they own or operate.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is another key player, tasked with overseeing tax compliance and requiring companies to disclose ownership information for tax purposes. Lastly, registered agents play an essential role, especially for anonymous LLCs, as they are the designated point of contact for legal correspondence and filings, thereby having access to pertinent details about company ownership.
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