If I’ve a single member LLC, may I use an alias name (not registered anywhere but matching the name of my business) for owner and registered agent in the annual report?
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If I’ve a single member LLC, may I use an alias name (not registered anywhere but matching the name of my business) for owner and registered agent in the annual report?
I’d still be filing taxes under my real name. The goal is to keep my real name out of the public records.
Asked on January 18, 2013 under Business Law, New Jersey
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country you cannot use an alias for ownership and registered agent for service of process with respoect to your limited liability comapny under the laws of all states in this country. The reason for such is that an alias is a deceptive use of your name in the business world.
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