Forming a Delaware LLC takes six steps: name search, Certificate of Formation ($110 state fee), registered agent, operating agreement, EIN, and bank account. End-to-end timeline is 5-10 business days with Anonymousllc.co. Delaware is one of four US states that keep member and manager names off the public record, and the all-in cost is $407 ($297 service fee plus the $110 state fee). Delaware LLCs file no annual report; they pay a flat $300 franchise tax due June 1 each year.
A Delaware LLC is fully operational in 5-10 business days end-to-end. Delaware accepts the Certificate of Formation within 1-3 business days, the EIN follows in 1-7 days, and bank approval lands 8-10 days after the EIN. The path runs in parallel wherever it can. Day 0 is a 5-minute WhatsApp intake. Anonymousllc.co files the certificate the same day, then starts the EIN application the moment the state stamp arrives. US-resident founders receive the EIN in about one day through the IRS online portal; non-resident founders receive it in 5-7 days by fax filing. Bank applications go out to four or five partner banks at once, so approval does not wait on a single institution.
Search the Delaware Division of Corporations business name database and confirm the name is distinguishable from every existing entity. The name must contain "Limited Liability Company", "LLC", or "L.L.C." Anonymousllc.co runs the name check and prepares two or three backup names before filing, so a rejected first choice never delays the filing. Delaware does not require a separate name reservation for standard formation; the name is locked the moment the Certificate of Formation is accepted. A separate 120-day reservation ($75 state fee) is available only when a founder wants to hold a name before filing.
The Delaware Certificate of Formation lists the LLC name, the registered agent, and the Delaware registered office address, plus an authorized person's signature. Members and managers are not named on the public filing. This omission is what makes a Delaware LLC anonymous: the state record shows only the registered agent, not the owners. The certificate is filed with the Delaware Division of Corporations for a $110 state fee and accepted within 1-3 business days. Anonymousllc.co signs as the authorized person, so the founder's name never appears on the public formation document.
Every Delaware LLC must list a registered agent with a physical Delaware street address to receive legal service and state mail. The agent's address appears on the public record instead of the owner's. Anonymousllc.co provides Delaware registered agent service at $100/year, included for year one in the formation package. The agent forwards state notices and any legal service the same day it arrives. Using a commercial agent keeps the founder's home or business address off the Delaware database, which is the practical mechanism behind Delaware LLC privacy.
Yes. Delaware does not file the operating agreement with the state, but every US bank requires it to open an account and courts examine it in liability disputes. It is the document that proves who owns and controls the LLC. Anonymousllc.co includes a Delaware-specific operating agreement tailored to Delaware statute with every formation package. It sets out ownership percentages, management structure (member-managed or manager-managed), capital contributions, profit distribution, and transfer rules. A single-member LLC still needs one: without it, the liability shield is weaker and banks will decline the account.
The EIN is the LLC's federal tax ID from the IRS, and it is required before any bank account or tax filing. A non-resident without an SSN gets it by fax filing IRS Form SS-4, where the responsible party writes "Foreign" instead of a tax ID number. US-resident founders complete the EIN online in minutes. Non-resident founders receive it in 5-7 days through Anonymousllc.co acting as third-party designee on the SS-4. No SSN, ITIN, or visit to the US is needed. The EIN confirmation letter (CP-575, or a 147C on reissue) is the document banks ask for at account opening. The IRS issues one EIN per LLC, and it stays with the entity for life, used on tax returns, bank forms, and payment-processor applications.
Anonymousllc.co submits applications to four or five US partner banks (Mercury, Relay, Bluevine, and others) in parallel, using the stamped Certificate of Formation, EIN letter, and operating agreement. Approval averages 8-10 days after the EIN. Applying to multiple banks at once raises the overall approval rate to about 90%, because a decline at one bank does not end the process. These are US business accounts with routing and account numbers, wire and ACH access, and debit cards. Non-residents open them remotely; no US visit is required. A funded account lands by day 10-12 of the overall timeline. Mercury and Relay are fintech platforms built for remote and non-resident founders, while Bluevine adds traditional banking features, so the mix covers most business models from a single application round.
A Delaware LLC costs $407 all-in through Anonymousllc.co: a $297 service fee plus the $110 Delaware state filing fee. That single price covers the state filing, registered agent for year one, operating agreement, EIN, and four to five US bank applications. No upsells hide behind that number. From year two, the recurring cost is the $100/year registered agent plus Delaware's $300 annual franchise tax, so ongoing maintenance is $400/year. Optional add-ons stay separate: EIN $99 as a standalone, ITIN $299, and BOI filing $150 per report when a foreign-owned structure requires one.
A Delaware LLC files no annual report but pays a flat $300 annual franchise tax to the Delaware Division of Corporations, due June 1 every year. The tax is the same $300 for every LLC regardless of income. The payment does not ask for member names, so anonymity holds year after year. Missing June 1 adds a $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest, and continued non-payment ends the LLC's good standing. Anonymousllc.co tracks the date and pays the franchise tax on request, so the entity stays compliant without the owner watching the calendar. Registered agent service at $100/year renews alongside the franchise tax, keeping both recurring Delaware obligations in one relationship.
Yes. Non-US residents form Delaware LLCs without an SSN, ITIN, or visa, and never need to visit the United States. Delaware places no citizenship or residency condition on LLC ownership. Anonymousllc.co files the certificate, obtains the EIN by fax without an SSN, provides the Delaware registered agent and address, and submits US bank applications remotely. The founder handles the entire process from abroad over WhatsApp. This is the most common Anonymousllc.co use case: a non-resident founder who needs a US LLC, US EIN, and US bank account without travel.
5-minute WhatsApp intake. 5-10 day turnaround.