Colorado Anonymous LLC: Partial Anonymity Through Manager-Managed Structure

Colorado allows partial anonymity via manager-managed LLCs. Members are not disclosed, but managers are. Here is how it works and when to consider a Tier 1 state instead.

By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co

How partial anonymity works in Colorado

Colorado allows a manager-managed LLC structure where members are not listed on public filings. The manager's name and address are disclosed on the Articles of Organization. If you designate a third party or entity as manager, your name as member stays off public records. However, this is partial anonymity — the manager is always visible.

Disclosure requirements

Disclosure type	Colorado	Wyoming (Tier 1)
Member disclosure	Not required (if manager-managed)	Not required
Manager disclosure	Required on Articles	Not required
Filing fee	$50	$100
Annual cost	$10 periodic report	$60
State income tax	Yes (4.4% flat)	None

Limitations of Colorado partial anonymity

Manager name always disclosed on public filings
Colorado residents only benefit — no out-of-state privacy advantage
Charging order protection moderate — not as strong as Wyoming's exclusive remedy
State income tax of 4.4% flat rate
Does not compare to true anonymity in WY/NM/DE/NV

Recommendation

Colorado partial anonymity is only practical for Colorado residents who want to avoid full disclosure while keeping operations local. For true anonymity, form in Wyoming ($397) or New Mexico ($347) and foreign-qualify in Colorado if needed.

Better alternative: form in a Tier 1 state

For true anonymity where neither members nor managers are disclosed, form in Wyoming ($397), New Mexico ($347 = $297 + $50 state), Delaware ($407 = $297 + $110 state), or Nevada ($722 = $297 + $425 state). If you need to operate in Colorado, you can foreign-qualify your Tier 1 LLC here.

Want true anonymity?

Form in Wyoming, NM, DE, or NV. From $347.

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