Does anyone have an idea if buying a shelf company is worth it for a business or not?

[LetsCleanItTogether]

Worked in biz banking for 10+ years. Aged corps with some filing history pass initial due diligence better. Especially if you can show old invoices, domains, or employee lists.

Interesting—so even faked or “light” history helps?

 

[Horkos]

Interesting—so even faked or “light” history helps?

Yep. Even something as simple as a Wix site with blog posts backdated to 2018 makes your story click.

 

[JESUS]

Yep. Even something as simple as a Wix site with blog posts backdated to 2018 makes your story click.

I once hired a Fiverr actor to be my “CEO” on LinkedIn. Got a B2B deal within 2 weeks. Never even asked for a call.

 

[Horkos]

I once hired a Fiverr actor to be my “CEO” on LinkedIn. Got a B2B deal within 2 weeks. Never even asked for a call.

Not surprised. Image is everything. Just don’t use the same actor as 10 other scammers.

 

[Helsenburg1222]

If you’re in shady niches (CBD, crypto, adult, leadgen), shelf corps are sometimes the only way in. But vet the corp. No liens, no weird name changes, clean address, and no bankruptcy trail.

 

[LetsCleanItTogether]

If you’re in shady niches (CBD, crypto, adult, leadgen), shelf corps are sometimes the only way in. But vet the corp. No liens, no weird name changes, clean address, and no bankruptcy trail.

You got any sources that aren’t obvious scammy reseller sites?

 

[Helsenburg1222]

You got any sources that aren’t obvious scammy reseller sites?

Hit up private telegram channels. Look for guys selling aged corps with attached payment processors or banking history. Avoid anything mass-listed.

 

[Jamba23]

Hit up private telegram channels. Look for guys selling aged corps with attached payment processors or banking history. Avoid anything mass-listed.

Also, get a lawyer to check the purchase agreement. One friend bought a shelf corp and got hit with back taxes from 2016.

 

[LetsCleanItTogether]

Also, get a lawyer to check the purchase agreement. One friend bought a shelf corp and got hit with back taxes from 2016.

That’s what I’m tryna dodge. Appreciate the heads-up.

 

[JESUS]

Ignore the narcs. If you’re using shelf corps for opacity and payment access, just be ready to burn them. Think of them as burner phones for your LLC life.

 

[LetsCleanItTogether]

Ignore the narcs. If you’re using shelf corps for opacity and payment access, just be ready to burn them. Think of them as burner phones for your LLC life.

Yeah, burner corps for burner ops. That’s what I needed to hear

 

[JESUS]

Yeah, burner corps for burner ops. That’s what I needed to hear

And don’t link your real name unless you’re willing to nuke the whole chain if needed. Nominee directors or bust.

 

[Jamba23]

And don’t link your real name unless you’re willing to nuke the whole chain if needed. Nominee directors or bust.

Hell yeah. Front men, fake ops emails, aged Google Business listings, and you’re good to vanish when it gets spicy.