Charging Order Protection State Matrix - Anonymousllc.co's 2026 reference. Covers the rule, the controlling statute or regulation, common questions, and how Anonymousllc.co handles it in practice. Primary-source citations linked throughout.
The charging order protection state matrix compares how Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, and Nevada limit a personal creditor to a charging order against an LLC interest - and whether that limit is the creditor's exclusive remedy, including for single-member LLCs. The exclusivity language is what separates strong states from weak ones. A charging order is the statutory remedy a creditor of an LLC member receives: a lien on distributions, not ownership of the interest. States differ on whether a creditor can go further - foreclose on the interest or reach LLC assets - especially when the LLC has one member. Anonymousllc.co forms in all four anonymous states and matches the state to your ownership structure at intake. Coverage is current as of the "Last updated" date at the top of the page.
A charging order is a court remedy that gives a member's personal creditor a lien on that member's LLC distributions - and nothing more. The creditor cannot seize the membership interest, vote it, or force the LLC to pay out. The practical effect is that a creditor holding a charging order waits at the distribution window. If the LLC makes no distributions, the creditor collects nothing while the lien sits in place. This is the core asset-protection feature of a well-chosen LLC. The charging order originated in partnership law and carried into every state's LLC statute. What varies is how far a creditor can push past the charging order, which is exactly what the state matrix measures.
Exclusive remedy means the charging order is the only path a personal creditor has to a member's LLC interest - the creditor cannot foreclose on the interest or reach the LLC's assets. States that codify exclusivity give the strongest protection. Where the charging order is not exclusive, a creditor asks a court to foreclose the interest and sell it, or to appoint a receiver. That converts a lien on distributions into a transfer of ownership, which defeats the point of the LLC shield. Wyoming and Nevada codify charging-order exclusivity, including for single-member LLCs. Delaware's statute makes the charging order the exclusive remedy as well. The matrix on this page compares the exact statutory language state by state.
Single-member LLCs are where states differ most, because the policy rationale for the charging order - protecting innocent co-members from a partner's creditor - is absent when one person owns everything. Some courts have let creditors reach past the charging order in single-member cases. The Florida Supreme Court's Olmstead v. FTC decision held the charging order was not the exclusive remedy against a single-member LLC under Florida law, letting creditors levy on the interest directly. That ruling prompted Wyoming, Nevada, and Delaware to write single-member exclusivity into their statutes. Choosing a state whose statute names single-member LLCs matters when you own the LLC alone. Anonymousllc.co helps you match the state to your ownership structure so the exclusivity language covers a single-member holding.
Wyoming's charging order protection is among the strongest in the US: Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-503 makes the charging order the exclusive remedy of a member's personal creditor, and Wyoming applies that exclusivity to single-member LLCs. A creditor gets a lien on distributions and no more. The statute forecloses receivership and interest-foreclosure routes that weaker states leave open. Combined with Wyoming's public-records anonymity, it is the reason Wyoming is the flagship state for asset-focused founders. Anonymousllc.co's Wyoming LLC is $397 total ($297 service fee plus the $100 state fee). The Wyoming annual report carries a $60 minimum license tax due in the formation-anniversary month.
Nevada codifies charging-order exclusivity in NRS § 86.401, including for single-member LLCs, placing it alongside Wyoming as a top asset-protection jurisdiction. A creditor is limited to the charging-order lien and cannot foreclose the interest. Nevada pairs this with strong privacy on public filings. The trade-off is cost: Nevada requires an annual list plus a state business license, which runs about $350 per year on an ongoing basis. Anonymousllc.co's Nevada LLC is $722 total ($297 service fee plus the $425 state fee). The higher price reflects Nevada's state filing and licensing costs, which matter when weighing it against Wyoming for a pure asset-protection hold.
Delaware makes the charging order the exclusive remedy of a member's creditor under 6 Del. C. § 18-703, and the statute applies to LLCs with one member or many. Delaware's freedom-of-contract policy reinforces the LLC agreement that structures the interest. Delaware's draw is its Court of Chancery and deep case law, which investors value. For asset protection, its charging-order exclusivity puts it in the same tier as Wyoming and Nevada on the statutory question. Anonymousllc.co's Delaware LLC is $407 total ($297 service fee plus the $110 state fee). Delaware adds a flat $300 annual franchise tax due June 1, separate from the formation cost.
New Mexico's LLC Act (NMSA § 53-19-1 and following) provides for the charging order as a creditor's remedy against a member's interest, and New Mexico is chosen mainly for its privacy and low maintenance rather than the deepest asset-protection case law. New Mexico's standout feature is cost of ownership: the state requires no annual report and no annual fee, which is a key selling point over the other three states. That removes an ongoing compliance step entirely. Anonymousllc.co's New Mexico LLC is $347 total ($297 service fee plus the $50 state fee). It is the lowest-maintenance anonymous state, and it is never presented as a lone $297.
Yes. Charging-order protection attaches to the LLC and its interests under the forming state's statute, regardless of where the owner lives. A non-resident forming in Wyoming or Delaware receives the same statutory protection as a US owner. The protection is a feature of the entity's state law, not the member's citizenship. Non-US ownership does not weaken the charging-order limit or the exclusivity language. Anonymousllc.co forms the entity, delivers the operating agreement over WhatsApp, and obtains the EIN by fax for non-residents. The same flat pricing applies, with no non-resident surcharge.
Anonymousllc.co reviews your ownership - single-member or multi-member - and your priorities on cost, litigation risk, and investor plans, then recommends Wyoming, Nevada, Delaware, or New Mexico. The matrix on this page drives that recommendation. For a single-member asset hold, Wyoming's § 17-29-503 exclusivity and $397 total price make it the default. Nevada suits owners who want NRS § 86.401 exclusivity and are willing to carry the $350 annual list and license. Delaware fits investor-facing entities. New Mexico fits owners who prioritise zero annual maintenance. Start the intake on WhatsApp. We confirm scope, send a one-page quote, and form the entity with an operating agreement that supports the charging-order protection your state provides.
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