Does Texas Allow Anonymous LLCs?

No. Texas does not permit anonymous LLCs. Under Tex. Bus. Org. Code § 101.051, the Certificate of Formation must include the names and addresses of all initial members or managers. The state provides no mechanism to use nominees, trusts, or other entities to conceal member or manager identity on the public record.

What Information Must Be Disclosed?

Texas requires your Certificate of Formation to list:

Names and addresses of all initial members (if member-managed)
Names and addresses of all initial managers (if manager-managed)
Registered agent name and physical Texas office address
Organizer name and address

This information becomes part of the public filing maintained by the Texas Secretary of State and is accessible to anyone conducting a business search.

Privacy Alternatives

While true anonymity is unavailable, you can implement limited privacy measures:

Registered Agent Service: Use a professional registered agent to list a business address instead of your home address on the Certificate of Formation. The registered agent's address appears publicly, not yours.

Charging Order Protection: Texas law restricts creditors' remedies against LLC members. Under Tex. Bus. Org. Code § 101.112, a charging order is the exclusive remedy—creditors cannot seize LLC assets or force dissolution to satisfy a member's personal debt.

Series LLCs: Texas permits Series LLCs under Tex. Bus. Org. Code §§ 101.601–101.636, allowing you to compartmentalize liability across multiple series. However, the parent LLC's member information remains public.

Multi-Entity Structures: You may form an LLC in a privacy-friendly jurisdiction, then register it as a foreign LLC in Texas. However, Texas will still require disclosure of the foreign entity's managers or members.

If Privacy Is Critical

If anonymity is essential to your business model, consult a Texas business attorney before forming an LLC. Alternative structures—such as trusts, holding companies, or entities in other jurisdictions—may better serve your privacy goals while maintaining Texas operations.

Next Steps

Gather names and addresses of all members or managers
File your Certificate of Formation online with the Texas Secretary of State
Pay the $300 filing fee (standard processing: 5–7 business days)
Designate a registered agent with a Texas office address

This is general information, not legal advice.