Both are truly anonymous. Wyoming is stronger. New Mexico is cheaper. Here is how to decide.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Anonymousllc.co
| Dimension | Wyoming | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymousllc.co price | $397 all-in | $347 total ($297 + $50 state) |
| State filing fee | $100 | $50 |
| Annual state cost | $60/year | $0/year |
| Member disclosure | Not required | Not required |
| Single-member charging order | Explicit (§ 17-29-503(a)) | Uncertain |
| Banking ease | Best of anonymous states | Hardest of anonymous states |
| State income tax | None | Yes (NM-source) |
| Series LLC | Yes | No |
| DAPT available | Yes | No |
| 5-year total cost | ~$797 | ~$457 |
Wyoming combines the strongest asset protection (explicit single-member charging order), the best banking acceptance, no state income tax, Series LLC capability, and DAPT pairing — all for $60/year in ongoing state cost. It is the recommended default for any anonymous LLC buyer who does not have a specific reason to choose another state.
New Mexico is the cheapest anonymous LLC in the US: $50 state filing fee, no annual report, no annual fee, no franchise tax. The tradeoff: weaker single-member charging order protection, harder banking, and state income tax on NM-source income. NM is best for budget-first buyers, holding company subsidiaries, and simple structures where asset protection is secondary.
For most buyers, Wyoming is the better choice — the $100 formation difference and $60/year annual difference buy significantly stronger protection and easier banking. New Mexico wins when cost is the dominant factor or when forming many subsidiary entities where the annual savings compound.
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