- Filing fee
- $436
- Annual List of Managers or Members and State Business License Renewal
- $350
- First-year gov. cost
- $436
- Publication
- Not required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Nevada will accept
Must be distinguishable and contain a designator like Limited-Liability Company, Limited Liability Company, LLC, or L.L.C. Restricted words like Bank or Trust require special approval.
Search existing Nevada business names before you commit. Nevada naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Individual or business entity with a physical street address in Nevada, no P.O. boxes.
You can serve as your own agent, but your address will be public. Compare Nevada registered agent options.
File the Articles of Organization
Submit it to the Nevada Secretary of State through the official filing portal and pay $436. $75 for Articles, $150 for Initial List, $200 for State Business License, plus 2.5% credit card fee. Identical for mail and online.
Processing: online 1 business day; by mail 6 to 8 days. Expedite: 24-hour for $125, 2-hour for $500, 1-hour for $1,000.
Write an operating agreement
Highly recommended to secure liability protection, but not required to be filed with the state.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Annual List of Managers or Members and State Business License Renewal ($350), due Last day of the LLC's anniversary month. $75 for Annual List and $100 for Business License ($175 total) Nevada report deadlines.
Every Nevada LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $436 | $75 for Articles, $150 for Initial List, $200 for State Business License, plus 2.5% credit card fee. Identical for mail and online. |
| Annual List of Managers or Members and State Business License Renewal | $350 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 90 days |
| Change of registered agent | $60 | File a Statement of Change |
| Amendment | $175 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $50 | |
| Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company | $425 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution | $100 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 (varies by county) | county |
How Nevada compares nationally
- Nevada's filing fee of $436 is the 2nd highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Nevada's first-year government cost of $436 is the 4th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Nevada's yearly cost after that of $350 is the 7th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Nevada Secretary of State costs $436 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Nevada street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Nevada's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Nevada fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $436 | $0 |
| Northwest | $475 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $436 | $298 |
Bizee vs Northwest, compared · All LLC services ranked
State taxes to plan for
No corporate or personal income tax, no traditional franchise tax. Commerce Tax applies if gross revenue exceeds $4,000,000 within the state.
What's different about Nevada
- Steep maintenance costs
- Mandatory acquisition of a State Business License to form the entity
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Nevada LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nevada?
The Nevada Secretary of State charges $436 to file the Articles of Organization. Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $436 in government fees (Includes portal fees, Articles, Initial List, and State Business License).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Nevada?
Online: 1 business day. By mail: 6 to 8 days. Expedited: 24-hour for $125, 2-hour for $500, 1-hour for $1,000.
Does a Nevada LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Nevada requires the Annual List of Managers or Members and State Business License Renewal, which costs $350, filed annual. Due: Last day of the LLC's anniversary month. $75 for Annual List and $100 for Business License ($175 total)
Can I be my own registered agent in Nevada?
Yes. Individual or business entity with a physical street address in Nevada, no P.O. boxes. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Nevada require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
No. Nevada has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs, based on our latest check.
Is an operating agreement required in Nevada?
Highly recommended to secure liability protection, but not required to be filed with the state.
What taxes does a Nevada LLC pay to the state?
No corporate or personal income tax, no traditional franchise tax. Commerce Tax applies if gross revenue exceeds $4,000,000 within the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: publication.details.