An anonymous LLC is a limited liability company where the ownership information is not publicly disclosed, offering privacy to its members.
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Last Updated: December 8, 2025
When starting a business, soon-to-be entrepreneurs encounter lots of new terms and definitions. For many, the term “anonymous limited liability company (LLC)” is a brand-new concept. This guide explores what an anonymous LLC is, why some entrepreneurs form one, and more.
An anonymous LLC is a limited liability company whose owners are not publicly identified by the state. The name and contact information of the “real” members and managers are private. Some business owners crave that privacy.
An anonymous LLC isn’t a separate type of business legal entity. It simply refers to an LLC that does not have to disclose its ownership details. Other than this, an anonymous LLC is the same as a regular LLC. Typically, anonymous LLCs only exist in those states that don’t require members to list their names and other personal information on their Articles of Organization.
Other titles for an anonymous LLC include a confidential LLC, secret LLC, or private LLC.
Setting up an anonymous LLC is similar to setting up a regular LLC. However, as mentioned above, it’s only possible to create an anonymous LLC in states that allow it, meaning they don’t require the LLC to disclose the names and personal information of its members on the company’s formation documents. That’s the only difference between a normal LLC setup and an anonymous LLC setup.
Currently, Delaware, New Mexico, and Wyoming all allow are three commonly cited states that allow for anonymous LLCs. If a business owner wants to form an LLC that’s anonymous, it’s prudent to check with state statutes to see if it’s permitted in that jurisdiction.
After that, the formation steps closely resemble those to start a standard LLC.
While an anonymous LLC might keep the owner’s name and address out of the public eye, its business name won’t be. If a business owner wants to stand out from the competition, they’ll need to come up with a fitting name that’s catchy and descriptive.
ZenBusiness offers a handy business name checker to help business owners check if a desired name is available. If a name is available, an entrepreneur can either register their LLC or reserve the name to snag it before someone else does.
The registered agent is the person or business that receives government documents and service of process on behalf of a company. If someone sues a business, for example, the registered agent receives the legal paperwork and passes it on to the business owner. The registered agent needs to have a physical location in the state where the business was formed.
ZenBusiness offers registered agent service to help business owners uphold these statutory requirements.
An entrepreneur legally forms an LLC by filing the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State in the state where they want to form their business. Different states may use different names for the Articles of Organization, such as the Certificate of Formation. These documents ask for information about the business, the registered agent, who’s filing the paperwork, and other details.
ZenBusiness’s formation plans streamline the legal paperwork so that entrepreneurs can save money and time. After a short questionnaire, ZenBusiness files the necessary paperwork for registering the LLC with the Secretary of State (or similar government office).
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Although ZenBusiness doesn’t assist with anonymous LLC formations at this time, they can help with standard LLC and corporation formations starting at $0 plus state fees.
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Written by ZenBusiness Editorial Team
The ZenBusiness Editorial Team has more than 20 years of combined small business publishing experience and has helped over 850,000 entrepreneurs launch and grow their companies. The team’s writers and business formation experts are dedicated to providing accurate, practical, and trustworthy guidance so business owners can make confident decisions.
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