New Mexico EIN and anonymity

[bimbambem]

Not US citizen. I will register New Mexico LLC for anonymity reasons. I need to get EIN from IRS for any payment processor to work with me, right?

If I submit my documents to IRS will my information be shown anywhere? I don't mind the government knowing, but I need 101% anonymity from my competition in this niche.

 

[bimbambem]

Also, what about registering 2 NM companies and using them to own UK LLP. This‌ way the only ones knowing my true identity would be the bank and payment processor.‍ How difficult would it be to get accepted to TW/Stripe or something similar with this⁠ setup?

 

[TacitusKilgore]

Can't help you on your second question, but I am almost certain that nobody else‌ will know your info if you file an EIN application - it's very secure. HOWEVER,‍ just FYI the IRS do send a confirmation letter to your registered address (which goes⁠ to your registered agent 99% of the time) which I think has your personal name⁤ on it.

 

[clemens]

but it will not go straight to‍ the tax office where he lives which may be the important point.

 

[bimbambem]

Thanks! What about the consequences of submitting required form 5472, will this deanonymize me any‌ more than submitting my info to IRS to get EIN?

 

[TacitusKilgore]

5472 definitely asks for more identifying information than the EIN application, particularly if you're a⁠ 25% or more foreign shareholder. Check out the info the form requests here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5472.pdf

 

[dragodrago]

You will need to file a pro forma 1040NR, 1120 and 5472. Before you can‌ do so, you will have to apply for an ITIN for yourself, which requires a‍ certified copy of your passport. No one other than the IRS will see anything you⁠ file.

Regarding TW, it is very easy to open an account for your NM LLC,⁤ just the company docs and your passport/address proof. UK LLP owned by 2 NM LLC⁣ adds unnecessary complexity.

 

[daxbr]

Assuming it is true today, which may not be. No way to‌ know a year from now with reporting from the date of filing.

 

[sonato]

but they could exchange the information with the local⁤ tax authorities isn't that what they will do?

No one of us can look into the︀ future but we can prepare us for the future as the best of our knowledge,︁ that's why it is a good idea to discuss matters regarding New Mexico entities here︂ 😉

 

[Mark Rucken]

Once you apply for EIN you will be registered with the IRS as a Member/Owner‌ of US business. Theoretically speaking, IRS could send that information to your country of residence,‍ but in practice, that almost never happens.