Delaware LLC public disclosure
What about a Delaware LLC is public record vs private.
Definition
Public record for a Delaware LLC: LLC name, file number, formation date, registered agent name and address, any Certificates filed (Formation, Amendment, Cancellation). NOT public: Operating Agreement, ownership identity (except via BOI report to FinCEN, which is non-public).
Context
Delaware public disclosure is minimal compared to many US states.
Example
Anyone searching iCIS can see a Delaware LLC name and registered agent. They cannot see who owns the LLC or what the Operating Agreement says.
Common pitfalls
- BOI report to FinCEN includes beneficial-ownership details (non-public but accessible to law enforcement).
- Operational details in Certificate of Formation become public; keep Certificate minimal.