Index: LLC Statutes for All 50 States

Q: Where is the Wyoming LLC Act codified?

Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-101 through § 17-29-1105 - Chapter 29 of Title 17 of the Wyoming Statutes. Section 17-29-201 governs formation, § 17-29-209 governs anonymity and the annual report, and § 17-29-503 governs charging-order exclusivity. Section 17-29-110 governs the operating agreement, and § 17-29-708 governs reinstatement after administrative dissolution. The full text is published free on the Wyoming Legislature site, linked in the Authority Sources block, so you can read any provision directly rather than relying on a summary.

Q: What statute governs a Delaware LLC?

6 Del. C. § 18-101 et seq., the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. It is the most litigated LLC statute in the US, backed by the Court of Chancery, and it permits anonymous formation naming only the registered agent. Delaware LLCs pay a flat $300 annual franchise tax due June 1 and file no annual report, which is why founders choose Delaware for its case law rather than for cost.

Q: Which statute controls Nevada and New Mexico LLCs?

Nevada LLCs fall under NRS Chapter 86 and New Mexico LLCs under NMSA § 53-19-1 et seq. Both Acts allow forming an LLC without naming members or managers on the public filing.

Q: Do any of these statutes require members on public filings?

No. Wyoming, Delaware, Nevada, and New Mexico each allow formation without naming members or managers. Only the registered agent appears on the public record; owners stay in the operating agreement, bank records, and IRS EIN record.

Q: Which federal rule sets how these LLCs are taxed?

IRS Publication 3402 (Taxation of LLCs). A single-member LLC defaults to disregarded-entity treatment and a multi-member LLC to partnership treatment, unless it elects corporate status. This applies identically across all four anonymous states.

Q: Can the operating agreement override the state statute?

Largely yes. Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-110 lets the operating agreement modify nearly every default rule in the Wyoming Act, subject to a short list of non-waivable provisions like good faith and records access. The other three Acts grant similar contractual freedom.

Q: Can non-residents form an LLC under these statutes?

Yes. None of the four state LLC Acts require US residency, an SSN, or a visa to form. Non-residents obtain an EIN by fax in 4 to 6 weeks and can then pursue US banking, though approval is harder than for residents.

What is a state LLC statute?

A state LLC statute is the Act a legislature passes to govern how limited liability companies form, operate, and dissolve in that state. It sets the rules on formation, management, member rights, anonymity, and creditor protection. Every state has one. This index focuses on the four statutes that matter for anonymous LLCs - Wyoming, Delaware, Nevada, and New Mexico - because those are the states Anonymousllc.co forms in, and their Acts differ on the exact points that make an LLC anonymous. Coverage is current as of the "Last updated" date at the top of the page, and each citation links to the primary statutory text.

Which statute governs each of the four anonymous states?

Wyoming LLCs fall under Title 17, Chapter 29 of the Wyoming Statutes; Delaware under 6 Del. C. § 18-101 et seq.; Nevada under NRS Chapter 86; and New Mexico under NMSA § 53-19-1 et seq. These four Acts control the anonymous-LLC states. Each one permits forming an LLC without naming members or managers on the public filing, which is the structural basis of anonymity. The Acts diverge on annual reporting, charging-order protection, and franchise tax, and those differences drive the choice of state for a given founder.

What does the Wyoming LLC Act cover?

The Wyoming LLC Act, Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-101 through § 17-29-1105, is one of the most LLC-friendly statutes in the US. It governs formation, anonymity, operating agreements, and charging-order protection. Section 17-29-201 lists the Articles content and requires no members or managers. Section 17-29-209 keeps members off the annual report. Section 17-29-503 makes the charging order the exclusive creditor remedy even for single-member LLCs - a rare and strong protection. Section 17-29-110 lets the operating agreement modify nearly every default rule. These provisions are why Wyoming is Anonymousllc.co's most-used state.

How does Delaware's LLC Act work?

Delaware's LLC Act, 6 Del. C. § 18-101 et seq., is the most litigated and best-understood LLC statute in the US, backed by the Court of Chancery. It permits anonymous formation and broad contractual freedom. The Certificate of Formation names only the registered agent, not the members. Delaware LLCs pay a flat $300 annual franchise tax due June 1 and file no annual report. Founders choose Delaware for its established case law and investor familiarity rather than for cost, since $407 all-in formation and $300/year maintenance run higher than Wyoming or New Mexico.

What does Nevada's NRS Chapter 86 provide?

Nevada's LLC Act, NRS Chapter 86, provides strong asset protection and permits anonymous formation, with no state income tax on the entity. It is the most expensive of the four anonymous states. NRS 86.401 governs the charging-order remedy that shields member interests from creditors. Nevada requires an initial list of managers or members and a state business license at formation, and an annual list plus business-license renewal each year. Formation is $722 all-in through Anonymousllc.co. Nevada suits founders who specifically want its statutory asset protection rather than the lower-cost Wyoming or New Mexico route.

How does New Mexico's LLC Act support anonymity?

New Mexico's LLC Act, NMSA § 53-19-1 et seq., permits forming an LLC without listing members or managers and requires no annual report at all. It delivers anonymity at the lowest lifetime cost. The Articles of Organization name only the registered agent. New Mexico charges a $50 filing fee and no annual state fee, so a New Mexico LLC's only recurring cost is the $100/year registered agent. Formation is $347 all-in through Anonymousllc.co. New Mexico suits holding entities and founders who want maximum privacy with minimum ongoing paperwork.

Do these statutes require members on the public record?

No. Wyoming, Delaware, Nevada, and New Mexico each allow LLC formation without naming members or managers on the public filing. Only the registered agent appears publicly. The beneficial owners live in three non-public places instead: the operating agreement, the bank's customer-identification records, and the IRS EIN responsible-party record. None of those are searchable by the public. This statutory silence on ownership is the single feature that distinguishes an anonymous state from an ordinary one, and all four Acts share it.

Which federal rule governs how these LLCs are taxed?

IRS Publication 3402, Taxation of Limited Liability Companies, is the umbrella federal reference across all four states. State LLC statutes do not set federal tax treatment; the IRS classification rules do. A single-member LLC defaults to disregarded-entity treatment and a multi-member LLC to partnership treatment, unless the LLC elects S-corporation status on Form 2553 or C-corporation status on Form 8832. This federal classification is identical whether the LLC is formed in Wyoming, Delaware, Nevada, or New Mexico. State income tax, where it exists, is a separate layer covered in the tax comparison table.

How do these statutes protect owners from creditors?

Each Act codifies the charging order as a creditor's remedy against a member's interest, which limits a creditor to distributions rather than seizing the LLC itself. The strength varies by state. Wyoming's Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-503 makes the charging order the exclusive remedy even for single-member LLCs, which is among the strongest in the US. Nevada's NRS 86.401 provides similar protection. Delaware and New Mexico also recognize charging-order protection under their Acts. This is why founders seeking asset protection weigh the statute, not just the fee, when choosing a state.

How does Anonymousllc.co apply these statutes in practice?

Anonymousllc.co files each LLC under the chosen state's Act, drafts the operating agreement to that Act's defaults, and keeps members off every public filing. The statute determines the paperwork; Anonymousllc.co executes it. A Wyoming filing follows § 17-29-201 for the Articles and § 17-29-110 for the operating agreement; a New Mexico filing follows NMSA § 53-19-1 et seq. Flat pricing is $397 Wyoming, $347 New Mexico, $407 Delaware, $722 Nevada, with EIN, ITIN, BOI, and registered agent as separate line items. Start on WhatsApp to confirm which statute fits your goals.

Where can you read the full text of each LLC Act?

Each state publishes its LLC Act free on the legislature or Secretary of State website, and the Authority Sources block on this page links directly to the primary text. You never have to rely on a summary. The Wyoming Act lives in Title 17, Chapter 29 on the Wyoming Legislature site. Delaware's Act is Title 6, Chapter 18 of the Delaware Code. Nevada's is NRS Chapter 86 on the Nevada Legislature site. New Mexico's is NMSA Chapter 53, Article 19. Reading the statute directly is the way to confirm any claim about anonymity, charging-order protection, or annual reporting, because the Act itself is the controlling authority - not a blog, not a vendor page. Anonymousllc.co cites the section number for every rule it states so you can open the exact provision and verify the language before you form. Choosing a state comes down to matching a priority to a statute: New Mexico for lowest cost and privacy, Wyoming for single-member creditor protection under § 17-29-503, Delaware for its Court of Chancery, or Nevada for its NRS Chapter 86 framework. Anonymousllc.co maps your goal to the right Act on the WhatsApp intake, then files under that statute at the flat state price.