Does Florida Allow Anonymous LLCs?
No. Florida does not permit anonymous LLCs. Under Fla. Stat. §§ 605.0201 and 605.0213, your annual report must list at least one member, manager, or authorized representative by name and address. This information becomes public record with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. You cannot hide ownership behind a nominee or shell structure.
Public Disclosure Requirements
When you file Articles of Organization, you must provide:
- LLC name with an approved designator
- Principal office street address
- Registered agent name and Florida street address
Your annual report renewal requires identifying at least one member, manager, or authorized representative. These filings are accessible to the public through the Division of Corporations database.
What You Can Do Instead
Use a Registered Agent Service
Hire a professional registered agent to serve as your official contact. Their Florida address appears on filings instead of your personal address, providing some privacy while maintaining compliance with Fla. Stat. § 605.0213.
Elect Manager Management
If you're uncomfortable disclosing member names, structure your LLC as manager-managed under Fla. Stat. § 605.0213. Only the manager's name becomes public—member identities can remain private from state filings (though they may be discoverable in litigation).
Use a Business Entity as Member
Form your LLC with another business entity (corporation or LLC) as the sole member rather than listing yourself individually. The owning entity's name appears on file, adding a layer of separation.
Keep Your Operating Agreement Private
Your operating agreement is not filed with the state. Structure ownership, profit distribution, and control arrangements confidentially within the agreement while keeping public filings minimal.
What Won't Work
You cannot use a nominee member, trust, or shell entity to eliminate the disclosure requirement entirely. At least one real person or identifiable entity must appear on your annual report.
Next Steps
If privacy is critical, consult a Florida business attorney about registered agent services and management structure options. Standard LLC formation requires filing Articles of Organization ($125 filing fee) with the Florida Department of State and preparing annual reports with required disclosures.
This is general information, not legal advice.