We have formed thousands of anonymous LLCs and would love to help with yours. Florida LLCs are not anonymous by default, unfortunately. Sunbiz requires an owner of the LLC be listed online when filing the annual report. This means it's not possible to form a single LLC in Florida and remain private. Other providers recommend forming two FL LLCs listed as the owners of each other.
There are, however, two problems with this Double LLC setup. First, this is
We have an anonymous Florida LLC alternative that avoids both issues. Our company has two locations. One in New Mexico (which allows anonymous LLCs) and one in Florida. In fact, we formed so many anonymous New Mexico LLCs for Florida clients (doing this exact setup) that we decided to establish a Florida location.
First, we establish an anonymous New Mexico LLC for $199. This LLC has no annual reports - just our registered agent fee. Second, we file an LLC in Florida with the anonymous NM LLC as the owner. This Double LLC setup provides lower fees than using two Florida companies and keeps your paperwork correct.
A common question is whether it's "ok" to create an anonymous company. Clients often explain they are not "up to no good" - they simply want a little privacy. At Cindy's Florida LLC we understand. There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep your name, address, phone and other personal information off of the internet.
Putting private information online is not a good idea. Have you ever considered putting your bank account numbers, home address, phone and other details onto Facebook? Of course not. This could only invite trouble from intruding neighbors, needy family and treasure hunters. The same holds true for creating a company.
A Double LLC can be thought of as a holding company and subsidiary setup. This structuring will allow the formation of an anonymous LLC in a state that would not otherwise allow it. Clients that favor privacy and want to completely protect their personal information utilize this practice.
When you first think about it, a company that owns another may seem like an odd strategy.In the business world, though, it is common practice. Companies own smaller companies that own other companies and so on. It is a legitimate and perfectly legal practice that can help keep your information private, protect your assets and minimize taxes.
In the State of Florida, if someone wants to know who owns a Florida company, they can perform a simple search in the Florida Division of Corporations public records. This search would reveal the name and address that you listed on the company’s formation documents, as well as member information listed on your annual report filed each year.
If you choose to form your LLC on your own and also serve as its registered agent, there is no other option available to you when it comes to disclosing this information. All of your personally identifying information is oublic. The documents require it and your information will end up available for public viewing. Enlisting the aid of a professional formation service avoids this. Our service is your best option for creating a private company.
Follow these steps to form an anonymous Florida LLC:
This anonymous LLC strategy is a straightforward process that ensures your privacy when handled correctly. This process can work in other states too. If that state requires that a manager or a filer sign your documents, we can fill that role by acting as a nominee manager where needed. When you complete this process effectively, any person searching online only finds our information rather than yours.
None of your own personal information will be visible to the public. For any information requests along the way, you can simply list our company name, address, and contact information. If you want to create legitimate business privately and keep your personal information completely free of the public record, this is the practice you should implement. Any questions? Just ask us!