Asset protection emphasis. Strong charging order protection. No state income tax. When Nevada is the right choice.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co
The short answer: A Nevada anonymous LLC costs $722 all-in for year one - a $297 service fee plus $425 in state fees - and roughly $350 a year after that for the business license and annual list. Nevada does not disclose members on the public record and charges no state income tax. It is the most expensive of the four anonymous states, chosen for its charging-order statute (NRS 86.401) and reverse-piercing case law rather than for cost.
Nevada offers strong charging order protection under NRS § 86.501, no state income tax, and a well-established asset protection reputation. Nevada is more expensive than Wyoming, but for buyers prioritizing asset protection emphasis and willing to pay for the Nevada brand, it is a valid choice.
Both offer strong single-member charging order protection. Nevada has slightly more case law on enforcement; Wyoming has stronger DAPT statutes. Wyoming costs significantly less ($60/year vs $350+/year). For most asset protection scenarios, Wyoming is more cost-effective. Choose Nevada for Nevada-specific case law preferences or when your attorney recommends it.
$722 all-in for year one: a $297 service fee plus $425 in Nevada state fees, which bundle the Articles of Organization, the initial annual list, and the state business license. From year two the recurring cost is roughly $350 for the business license and annual list, plus registered agent renewal.
The state fees, not the service fee. Nevada charges $425 up front against the Wyoming $100, and repeats roughly $350 every year against the Wyoming $60 annual report. The service fee is $297 in both states. Over five years Nevada runs about $2,282 against roughly $797 for Wyoming.
Yes, on the public record for members. Nevada does not require members to be named in the Articles of Organization. Managers and officers, however, do appear on the annual list, so a manager-managed Nevada LLC discloses more than a Wyoming one - the structure has to be set up deliberately to preserve privacy.
When the asset-protection case law matters more than the fee. Nevada has the broadest charging-order statute under NRS 86.401 and reverse-piercing precedent such as Patin v. Ton Vinh Lee, which appeals to owners with real litigation exposure. For most founders Wyoming delivers comparable protection at a fraction of the annual cost.
$722 total ($297 + $425 state). Asset protection emphasis.
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