E-commerce, SaaS, freelancing, content creation. Keep your personal name off public LLC filings.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co
Wyoming anonymous LLC for solo operators, freelancers, and bootstrapped businesses. Delaware anonymous LLC if you plan to raise venture capital. The LLC provides limited liability for business operations while keeping your name off state records. For online businesses, foreign qualification is typically not required since there is no physical presence in another state.
Online business operators have unique privacy concerns. Your business name is discoverable through domain registration (WHOIS), social media, and marketplace profiles. An anonymous LLC prevents the reverse lookup — someone who finds your LLC name in a business directory, payment processor, or contract cannot trace it back to you through state records. This protects against harassment, competitive intelligence, and personal safety risks.
Wyoming is the default for online businesses: no physical presence requirement, no state income tax, best banking acceptance, low annual cost ($60/yr). If you are building a startup with plans to raise institutional capital, Delaware is the standard — VCs and their attorneys expect Delaware jurisdiction and Court of Chancery.
| State | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $397 | Best for most online businesses |
| New Mexico | $297 | Budget option. Banking harder. |
| Delaware | $297 + $110 | VC-track startups only |
Generally no. Selling online to customers in other states does not constitute 'doing business' that triggers foreign qualification. This is an internet commerce norm established through Quill Corp and subsequent legislation.
Yes. Both platforms accept LLC registrations. You will need your EIN for tax purposes and your LLC name for the seller account.
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