Freelance through an anonymous LLC. Client contracts, 1099-NEC, and self-employment tax all handled cleanly.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co
Wyoming anonymous LLC, single-member disregarded entity for freelancers under $60k/yr net. S-corp election above that to save self-employment tax on the non-salary portion. The LLC signs contracts, receives 1099-NEC under EIN (not personal SSN), and holds the business bank account.
Freelancers' client lists are visible on portfolios, LinkedIn, and case studies. State filings + client invoices often surface the freelancer's home address. An anonymous LLC keeps your home address off invoices, contracts, and state records — the Wyoming RA address replaces it everywhere.
Lowest annual cost. No state income tax. S-corp election compatible. Wyoming RA address replaces your home address on every invoice. 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. |
LLC. Sole proprietorship has unlimited personal liability and no anonymity. The $397 cost of the LLC is rounding error against the legal exposure.
Once net business income consistently exceeds ~$60,000/yr. Below that, payroll compliance costs more than the SE tax savings.
Yes — most prefer it. Many enterprise clients require an EIN-backed contractor; SSN-based 1099 work is increasingly avoided.
The IRS's misclassification test still applies — being an LLC alone doesn't make you a contractor. Behavior, control, and economic dependence are what determine status.
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