Can I use another LLC as the manager of my business?

Yes, it's allowed in most states. The manager can be an entity. But note that the manager LLC itself will have a registered agent and possibly a member. So you're just shifting the privacy layer, not eliminating it. If the manager LLC is in a state that doesn't require member disclosure, it can work.

I looked into this for a client once. The short answer is yes, but the manager LLC's own formation documents might expose you if you're not careful. And some states require you to list the manager's address, which could be a problem. What state are you in?

Just use a registered agent service and stop overcomplicating it. Unless you're hiding from someone specific, the extra LLC is just a waste of money.

It's a common strategy in anonymity circles. The manager LLC can be formed in a state like New Mexico or Wyoming where member info isn't public. Then that LLC is the manager of your operating LLC. The chain can be as long as you want, but each link costs money and annual fees.

Also, if the manager LLC is owned by a trust or another entity, you can further obscure ownership. But at some point, you have to weigh the cost against the actual privacy benefit. If someone really wants to find you, they might pierce the veil through legal means anyway.

I did this for my consulting LLC. The manager is a holding LLC that I own. It works fine, but my accountant hates it because it complicates taxes. Make sure you understand the tax implications before you go down this road.

Taxes aren't tmhat bad if you treat the manager LLC as a disregarded entity. But yeah, you'll need to file separately for each entity. The privacy is worth it for some.

Disregarded entity? That's fine for taxes but doesn't help with privacy. The IRS still knows who you are. The whole point is public records, not tax records.

Wyoming requires a registered agent with a physical address, but the manager LLC can use a commercial agent. The annual report does ask for the manager's name and address, but if the manager is an LLC, you list the LLC's name and its registered agent's address. So you're fine as long as the manager LLC's own formation doesn't reveal you publicly.

One more thing: some banks won't open an account for an LLC managed by another LLC without extra documentation. Be prepared for that headache.

And if you ever need to sue or be sued, the cuort will likely require you to disclose the ownership chain. Privacy is only as strong as the legal system allows.

All this for a little privacy? Just use a PO box and a registered agent. Nobody cares about your LLC anyway.