Comparison

Delaware vs Wyoming vs Nevada

Q: What is the main difference between Delaware and Wyoming?

Delaware and Wyoming differ primarily on anonymity, total cost, tax treatment, and ongoing compliance burden. See the side-by-side table above for the exact breakdown — Anonymousllc.co's $397 anonymous LLC framing fits most buyers regardless of which side of this comparison they start on.

Q: Which is cheaper — Delaware or Wyoming?

Anonymousllc.co's published pricing is: Wyoming $397 all-in, New Mexico $347 (cheapest), Delaware $407, Nevada $722. For non-state entities (corporation, trust, sole proprietorship, etc.), see the price row of the comparison table — totals vary by use case.

Q: Which gives me stronger anonymity — Delaware or Wyoming?

Only four US states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada) allow truly anonymous LLC formation. If one side of this comparison is one of those four and the other is not, the anonymous state wins on anonymity. For two anonymous states, Wyoming has the most battle-tested single-member charging-order protection.

Q: Can a non-US resident pick either option?

Yes for most LLC-side comparisons — Anonymousllc.co regularly forms anonymous LLCs in Wyoming and Delaware for non-residents. EIN is $99 standalone (or bundled into formation). ITIN is $299 if you also need a personal US tax ID for PayPal/Stripe verification or treaty filings.

Q: Which does Anonymousllc.co recommend?

For most buyers, an anonymous Wyoming LLC fits the typical fact pattern. WhatsApp the founder for a personalized recommendation based on your residency, banking needs, and use case — we'll tell you which side wins for you, even if it's not the one we sell the most of.

Delaware, Wyoming, and Nevada are the three most-asked-about anonymous LLC states. Each has trade-offs on price, ongoing fees, banking ease, and statutory protections. This comparison breaks down all three side-by-side so you can see exactly where each one wins.

By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead — Anonymousllc.co

Side-by-side comparison

Dimension	Delaware	Wyoming	Nevada
Price	$407 total ($297 + $110 state fee)	$397 total ($297 + $100 state fee)	$722 total ($297 + $425 state fees)
Formation	Delaware Secretary of State filing, 1-3 business days. Anonymousllc.co handles filing + RA year 1 + OA + EIN + bank apps.	Wyoming Secretary of State filing, 1-3 business days. Anonymousllc.co handles filing + RA year 1 + OA + EIN + bank apps.	Nevada Secretary of State filing, 1-3 business days. Anonymousllc.co handles filing + RA year 1 + OA + EIN + bank apps.
Anonymity	Yes — Delaware does not require public listing of members or managers on Articles of Organization.	Yes — Wyoming does not require public listing of members or managers on Articles of Organization.	Yes — Nevada does not require public listing of members or managers on Articles of Organization.
Tax	8.7% state income tax for corporations. LLCs pay $300 annual franchise tax (flat). No state-level income tax on non-resident pass-through income.	No state income tax. $60 annual report.	No state income tax. $350 annual business license + $150 Annual List = $500/yr ongoing.
Asset protection	Strong protection for multi-member LLCs. Single-member protection less tested than Wyoming.	Strongest single-member charging-order protection in the US. Statute explicitly extends protection to single-member LLCs.	Strong charging-order protection. Often paired with NV trust structures for additional layers.

How to think about this comparison

Anonymousllc.co forms anonymous LLCs in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, and Nevada — the four US states that allow members and managers to stay off public state records. The right choice depends on three things: where you live, what you're trying to protect, and how much you want to spend on ongoing fees.

Wyoming ($397 all-in) is the safe default for almost everyone — strongest single-member charging-order protection, no state income tax, banking is easy. New Mexico ($347 total) is the cheapest, but banking partners are pickier with NM LLCs. Delaware ($407 total) is the right call if you're chasing VC money or want Court of Chancery jurisdiction. Nevada ($722 total) is for buyers who specifically want NV's asset-protection reputation and don't mind the $500/yr ongoing fees.

Every Anonymousllc.co formation includes state filing, registered agent year one, operating agreement, EIN, and applications to 4-5 US banks (Mercury, Relay, Bluevine, and others depending on your founder-country pattern). No upsells, no surprise fees, no dashboard — just WhatsApp the founder for status updates.

Frequently asked

What is the main difference between Delaware and Wyoming?

Which is cheaper — Delaware or Wyoming?

Which gives me stronger anonymity — Delaware or Wyoming?

Can a non-US resident pick either option?

Which does Anonymousllc.co recommend?

Verdict

For most buyers comparing Delaware and Wyoming and Nevada, an anonymous Wyoming LLC at $397 all-in is the right starting point. Message the founder on WhatsApp if you want a personalized recommendation — five-minute conversation, no sales pitch.

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