Form an anonymous LLC in Wyoming using nominee services for ownership privacy. Learn how the 2026 BOI repeal strengthens anonymous LLC structures.
By Omer Aydin ·
An anonymous LLC in Wyoming with nominee service provides the strongest ownership privacy available in any US state, and the August 2026 repeal of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has made this structure more powerful than at any point in the past three years. Wyoming never requires member or manager names on formation documents, and with FinCEN permanently eliminating the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting mandate, there is no longer a federal backdoor that forces disclosure.
This guide explains exactly how Wyoming anonymous LLCs work, what nominee services do (and don't) protect against, and the specific steps to form one correctly.
Wyoming's LLC Act was designed from the ground up to protect member privacy:
| Privacy Feature | Wyoming | Delaware | New Mexico | Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member names on formation docs | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Manager names on formation docs | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Annual report discloses members | No | No (LLCs don't file) | No annual report | Yes |
| Charging order as exclusive remedy | Yes | Yes (single-member) | No | Yes |
| Lifetime proxy permitted | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| State income tax | None | None (if no DE operations) | Low | None |
Wyoming combines privacy with the lowest annual compliance cost ($60 annual report fee) and no state income tax, making it the default choice for privacy-focused structures.
A nominee service places a third party's name on all public-facing documents (Articles of Organization, annual reports, and any state filings) while the real owner retains full control through a private operating agreement. The nominee has no actual authority over the LLC's operations, bank accounts, or assets.
On August 11, 2026, FinCEN issued a final rule permanently eliminating BOI reporting requirements for US companies. Previously, the Corporate Transparency Act required most LLCs to disclose beneficial owners to a federal database. This created a tension: Wyoming's state-level privacy was undermined by federal-level disclosure.
With the repeal:
You have two options:
Wyoming's Articles require only:
No members, managers, or ownership percentages appear in any public filing.
This document, never filed with any state agency, establishes:
The IRS requires a "responsible party" on Form SS-4. This is the true owner (you), not the nominee. The EIN application is not public record, but it does connect your name to the LLC within IRS systems. For maximum separation, some founders use an ITIN if they are non-US persons.
Privacy is not absolute. An anonymous LLC does not protect against:
Anonymous LLCs protect against casual public searches, competitor intelligence, frivolous lawsuit targeting, and identity-based harassment. They are a privacy tool, not a secrecy tool.
| Component | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Wyoming LLC filing fee | $100 |
| Registered agent (annual) | $79 with Lovie |
| Nominee organizer service | $150 to $300 (one-time) |
| Nominee manager service | $200 to $500 (annual) |
| Wyoming annual report | $60 |
Lovie's formation platform includes nominee organizer service at no additional charge for Wyoming LLCs. The system files Articles using Lovie's corporate entity as organizer, keeping your name entirely off public records from day one.
Yes. There is nothing illegal about using nominee services or keeping your name off public formation documents. Wyoming explicitly permits this structure. The legality depends on what you do with the LLC, not the privacy structure itself.
Yes, but the bank will require KYC (Know Your Customer) documentation identifying the true beneficial owner. Your privacy is maintained in public records, not in banking relationships. Mercury, Relay, and traditional banks all require beneficial owner identification regardless of state-level anonymity.
If you use a nominee manager (not just organizer), the arrangement must be maintained for each annual report filing. Nominee organizer service is typically one-time since the organizer only appears on the initial Articles of Organization.
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External reference: Wyoming Secretary of State — LLC Formation Requirements
Form your company with Lovie — $29 one-time + state fees; registered agent $79/year.