Anonymous director / new company formation advise

[jakonda]

Hello Pros,

I would like to know if it is possible to setup UK ltd. in a way that I can be an anonymous director/shareholder?

As per my understanding and experience Companies House records are publicly available and list the the names and shareholdings of all direct shareholders, directors and persons of significant control, I think shareholding over 25% is the threshold to be considered as a person with significant control, also I think if you are person of significant control your name must be disclosed by the company at Companies House even if you are investing through a trust or company, correct? Is there other way or some 'cheap' jurisdictions (no geo. preferences but willing to spend below 1000 USD) that can allow me some basic anonymity? My case is vanilla one and is not involving crypto, P**N, ecommerce etc. I just want to setup an entity pay a reasonable price where I can be anonymous, and by anonymous, I mean not being seen by the average Joe using Google and looking for the company's name or my name and see me as a director/owner. To wrap up this newly established entity where I will be 'hidden owner' will then enter into a shareholding structure of another company to raise capital for M&A project.

Ideas, comments, advises - highly appreciated

 

[uplana]

copy what is wrote in this article and you will achieve your goals easily.
https://www.offshorecorptalk.com/threads/you-need-a-real-address-and-director-for-a-uk-ltd.43463/
Official impossible, however, if you have a read while you are inside mentor group anyway‌ you can be inspired about all options.

 

[Sols]

US LLC might fit the bill. Cheap and easy to avoid public disclosure if you‌ incorporate in privacy-minded states like Delaware, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Comes with drawbacks around banking‍ and payment processing, so it depends on what your company does and what your needs⁠ are.

 

[jakonda]

Okay, thank @Sols, I will check Delaware. Have contacted some company formation agents to‌ see what they propose.
As I said earlier I am looking to setting up a‍ simple, dormant company. The primary purpose of this entity would be to hold shares within⁠ the structure of a UK incorporated limited company, company will not do any business; One⁤ of my key considerations is the option for anonymity or, at the very least, a⁣ semi-anonymous arrangement so my personal details are not readily accessible through common searches by the⁢ general public; The goal is to maintain privacy while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.︀

 

[clemens]

How do you get around with it?
https://www.offshorecorptalk.com/threads/you-need-a-real-address-and-director-for-a-uk-ltd.43463/
In the︁ above thread you can learn how to get setup anonymously, you just need to replace︂ the provider and you will be ready in a few days with no trails.

 

[dany]

look for New Mexico if you don't‌ got setup already.

 

[Houdini]

Why do you suggest New Mexico ? are they more anonymous compared to Delaware and‍ Wyoming? I don't think so.

 

[dany]

I had success with NM company to avoid my name to show up anywhere. I‌ don't know with the others.

 

[EliasIT]

What bank you are using‍ Mercury or Wise ?

 

[dany]

both, had this setup long time ago.

I hired a guy in the US to setup‌ a small office for me and also act physical person there, he don't pay for‍ renting the office and make his own business there while he help me with the⁠ substance. Win : Win for both.

 

[EliasIT]

How do you⁤ found this guy ?

 

[dany]

I have PMed‌ you with details in hope it can help you find such a guy.

 

[EliasIT]

I’ve had a chat with the user Dany about this, and to make our comments‌ a bit more useful, we’ve agreed that I’ll share a quick overview of how you‍ can find someone to handle your interests in a US LLC. It’s important to emphasize⁠ that this is not risk-free.

One way to approach this is by advertising for someone⁤ locally in the state where the company will be based. You pay them an upfront⁣ fee of $1,000 to $2,000 and then agree on a retainer for managing the company’s⁢ interests and related responsibilities.

Take the above as a quick tip. If you want to︀ discuss it further, feel free to create a new thread in Mentor Group Gold and︁ tag me, I’ll be happy to elaborate.

 

[Houdini]

very good, thank︂ you, here is the thread please help
https://www.offshorecorptalk.com/threads/us-llc-with-management-and-substance-how.46670/

 

[alain]

It's not working⁠ that easy any longer any more, adjustments are required.

 

[uplana]

It doesn’t have to be so complicated. You can still carry out that plan with‌ a few tweaks found in the same forum. It’s all about adapting as things change,‍ but there will always be a way to find the right solution.

 

[diro]

mind to share how you‍ did it ?

 

[aage]

Thanks nice read!⁠

 

[diro]

It is good⁠ but not completed, changed have to be amended to the article.

 

[jorge]

I had a suspicion that it was no longer possible to set up an anonymous‌ company, but I was probably wrong. I’m currently in the process of finding someone to‍ make it happen. Thanks for the lead here.