Dec 31, 2019
What is the Best State to form a LLC?
We get this question a LOT — more often than I would care to guess. The problem is, it’s really not an easy question to answer. A lot depends on...
Anonymity
Nov 29, 2018
How Do You Get Money In and Out of a Parent-Child Anonymous LLC Setup?
I get this question more times than you may think. Before I give you some pointers, please understand that I am NOT a tax attorney and that everyone’s circumstances are...
Nov 10, 2018
Overview of the Virtual Mailbox Service
All states require that a “physical mailing address” be identified when creating a limited liability company (or LLC). Therefore, if one wants to do business anonymously (See Anonymous LLC’s), one...
May 10, 2018
How Do I Preserve Anonymity and Still Sign Contracts for an Anonymous LLC?
Remember that “anonymous” means that ownership information for Anonymous LLC’s is not disclosed at the state level with your LLC filing. This does not mean you are “anonymous” from the...
Mar 6, 2018
I’m a non-resident alien. Can I open an Anonymous LLC?
The short answer is “yes.” Anyone can own a US-based limited liability company (or LLC), with limited exceptions (i.e. restricted parties and persons). The bigger issue relates to banks. Banks...
Mar 6, 2018
What Information Does a Bank Need to Open a Bank Account?
In the United States, all banks are required to “Known Your Customer” (called “KYC” in the banking industry) by the feds. You can learn more about this concept. Every bank...
Feb 26, 2018
Why is it Bad Practice to Use Registered Agent Address as Company Address?
Almost all LLC registrations in the United States require the “Physical Mailing Address” of the company to be identified. The general rule is that such an address can be located...
Feb 16, 2018
Which LLC Needs a FEIN?
Before I begin, please understand that the IRS has many rules that govern FEIN’s, when they are required and the issues behind applying for FEIN’s. If you want to get...
Feb 14, 2018
Do I Have to Use My International Address, if I Live Outside the USA?
The short answer is “no,” you do not need to use your actual address in whatever country you live in. When we register a LLC in the USA, we need...
Feb 11, 2018
Is it possible to have an Anonymous Corporation?
While it is possible to have an anonymous company, the truth of the matter is that company must be a limited liability company (or LLC). It cannot be a corporation....
Feb 8, 2018
Can I keep anonymous from banks?
Anonymity means keeping your name off the Internet. That doesn’t mean you can keep your name from vendors, utilities, banks, etc. Those folks are supposed to keep your information confidential,...
Feb 8, 2018
Will using L4SB as a Registered Agent preserve anonymity?
Simply using L4SB as your Registered Agent is not enough to preserve anonymity in those states that require disclosure of ownership information. In such states, there are a few issues:...