Independent contractors (1099) run their business through an anonymous LLC. Client contracts, W-9 under EIN, and S-corp tax optimization.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co
Wyoming anonymous LLC, single-member disregarded entity initially. S-corp election above $60k/yr net income. The LLC signs contractor agreements, receives 1099-NEC under EIN (not personal SSN), and holds the business bank account.
1099 contractors often work for multiple clients across multiple states. Each client's W-9 and 1099-NEC carries the contractor's personal identifier and address. An anonymous LLC means all client records carry the LLC name and EIN; only the IRS sees the connection back to the human owner.
Lowest cost. No state income tax. S-corp election compatible. Wyoming RA replaces home address on W-9s. Best banking acceptance.
| State | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming (recommended) | $397 | Best balance of cost, anonymity, banking acceptance. |
| New Mexico | $347 | Cheapest. No annual report. Banking is harder. |
Not automatically. The IRS misclassification test (behavioral, financial, relationship factors) determines status, regardless of LLC structure.
Once net income consistently exceeds ~$60k/yr, yes.
Yes — most prefer it. Enterprise clients routinely require contractors to operate as LLCs with EINs.
Wyoming LLC is the legal entity. State tax filings depend on where you perform the work and any nexus thresholds.
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