Mark Kohler walks through three quick fixes to make your LLC more private: hire a registered agent so your name stays off public records, use a virtual mailbox instead of your home address, and don't put your personal name in the company name. All cheap and doable right now.
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It's never too late to implement privacy and can be very affordable. Don't think what's done is done. So let's go through the simple fixes, which most people should start with, and I've kind of been alluding to. The good news is there's some very simple steps that can dramatically improve your privacy with your companies. First, use a third-party registered agent. Very straightforward. Next is with the company address itself. You can shop for a PO box, but make sure you look at the cost and the inconvenience of driving across town every time you want to get mail. I think using a virtual mailbox service for your company address is very affordable and extremely convenient. Third, I want to talk about naming your entities. A lot of people put their personal name in the company name, which may be a badge of honor, and I used to do it years ago. I've got Kohler Properties this, Kohler Holdings that, and it sounds pretty cool. Well, I've changed that protocol. I don't want my name out on the, company names, it really exposes me way too much. I want a little bit more anonymity.
