Compare Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, and Nevada side by side on cost, anonymity, asset protection, tax treatment, and ongoing obligations. Use the snapshot table to scan; the live tool lets you weight criteria and see a ranked recommendation.
Anonymity, charging order strength, total cost, banking ease, tax neutrality, court reputation. Weight each from 1-5 by importance.
Each anonymous-LLC state scores 0-100 on each criterion. Weighted average produces an overall score.
States ranked top-to-bottom with the specific tradeoff that knocks lower-ranked states down. Plus a one-line 'who this fits' summary.
Wyoming edges New Mexico by 13 points given your weights. Adjust the sliders to see how the ranking shifts.
Static snapshot pulled from current state filing fees, statutes, and pricing data. Updates when source data changes.
| State | Service fee | State fee | Year 1 total | Annual ongoing | Anonymity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $297 | $100 state fee | $397 | $60/yr | Yes (true anonymous LLC state) |
| New Mexico | $297 | $50 state fee | $347 | None | Yes (true anonymous LLC state) |
| Delaware | $297 | $110 state fee | $407 | $300/yr franchise tax | Yes (true anonymous LLC state) |
| Nevada | $397 | $425 state fees | $722 | $350/yr (BL + Annual List) | Yes (true anonymous LLC state) |
All four states allow truly anonymous LLCs (members and managers not on public filings). Wyoming = flagship cheapest-strong-CO combo. New Mexico = cheapest at $347 with no annual report. Delaware = VC-track structure. Nevada = strongest asset protection reputation with higher fees.
Wyoming: best default. Cheapest-strong-CO combo. New Mexico: cheapest total cost but harder banking. Delaware: VC-track structure with Court of Chancery jurisdiction. Nevada: strongest asset protection reputation but highest cost. Most buyers should default to Wyoming unless they have a specific reason to pick differently.
All four states permit anonymous LLCs — no public member or manager listing on Articles of Organization. The registered agent appears on public records; the owners do not. Anonymity does not extend to federal AML/KYC (banks), IRS tax filings, court subpoena response, or BOI reporting where applicable.
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