Anonymous LLC by State (2026)
Only 4 states allow truly anonymous LLC formation without a holding entity. In all other states, member names appear in public filings. The standard workaround: form an anonymous Wyoming LLC as the sole member of your home-state operating LLC. Select your state below for a complete guide.
Updated June 2026 · All 50 states covered
States Where You Can Form AnonymouslyNo holding entity needed
These states do not require member names in Articles of Organization or annual reports. You can form directly without a holding entity in another state.
States Requiring a Wyoming Holding LLCDouble-LLC workaround
These states list member or manager names in public filings. Form an anonymous Wyoming LLC as the sole member to keep your name off the public record.
How the Double-LLC Structure Works
Form a Wyoming LLC (your holding entity)
Wyoming requires only the LLC name and registered agent in its Articles of Organization — no member names, no manager names. Your personal identity never enters Wyoming's public records. Formation costs $100. Annual ongoing cost is $62/year plus registered agent fees (~$125/year).
Register it as a Foreign LLC in your home state
File a foreign LLC registration in the state where you actually do business. The registering entity is the Wyoming LLC — not you. Your home state's annual report will list “[Wyoming LLC Name], LLC” as the member, not your personal name.
Operate through the structure
Open bank accounts, sign contracts, and hold assets through the operating entity. The Wyoming LLC's operating agreement — a private document never filed publicly — names you as the true beneficial owner. Banking and tax filings go through normal channels; only public business registries stay private.
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