Foreign LLC Registration in Nevada
$571 total (includes state fees & a year of registered agent service)
Ready to take a chance on doing business in Nevada?
If you’ve got an out-of-state LLC and you’re ready to expand into the Silver State, there are two steps you’ll be required to take.
First, you’ll have to get a registered agent located in Nevada. Second, you’ll need to register with the Secretary of State’s office as a Nevada foreign LLC (FLLC) by filing an Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company.
With our Out-of-State LLC Registration Service, we’ll act as your local connection. You’ll get a year of Nevada registered agent service, plus we’ll file your Application for Registration so you don’t have to deal with the paperwork.
You’ll also get free use of our Nevada business address and access to additional services, like Virtual Office, which allows you to establish a physical presence in Nevada.
Our Out-of-State LLC Registration Service
Registered Agent
A full year of Nevada Registered Agent Service with a secure online account where you can view your notifications and documents
Painless Registration
Accurate and speedy filing of your Application for Registration of a Foreign LLC with the NV SOS
Privacy Protection
Use our professional, permanent Las Vegas business address to protect your personal address
Compliance Support
Enrollment in Compliance (Renewal) Service so you never miss an Annual List filing
What Is a Nevada Foreign LLC?
A foreign LLC (FLLC) is an LLC that was formed in one state (its “home” state) and registers to do business in another state, where it is considered “foreign,” since each state has different state laws. So, if your out-of-state LLC is registered to do business in Nevada, that’s a Nevada foreign LLC.
The process of registering your FLLC is called foreign qualification.
Why Register as an FLLC?
Many LLCs in the US do business across state lines, but it isn’t practical to form a new LLC in each state where you do business. Registering as an FLLC is an easier solution.
Do You Need To Register Your FLLC?
If you’re doing business in Nevada as an out-of-state business, you’re required to register your foreign LLC with the NV SOS.
What Happens If You Do Business In Nevada Without Registering?
Doing business in the state without registering is considered a violation of state law (Nevada Revised Statutes 86.544).
If you’re found to have purposefully failed to register with the state, you may be taken to court by the Attorney General and charged with a steep fine—no less than $1,000 but no more than $10,000 (NRS 86.584).
What Is Considered “Doing Business” In Nevada?
The state of Nevada considers any activity that your LLC engages in for profit that requires the owners of your company to file taxes with the IRS. So, if you’re making enough money to claim your profits on a tax return, you need to register your LLC.
The NRS also defines what is not considered doing business, such as:
- Holding meetings in Nevada
- Maintaining bank accounts
- Selling through independent contractors
- Owning property
- Maintaining or defending a lawsuit
See NRS 80.015 for a complete list of activities that are not considered doing business in NV.
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Guide to Registering a Foreign LLC in Nevada
Ready to start operating your LLC in Nevada? If you’re filing on your own, here’s what you need to do.
1. Before You Register
Find out if your LLC name is available in Nevada:
You cannot register a name already in use in Nevada. To determine the availability of your LLC name, you can use the Nevada Business Search.
If your name is already in use, you’ll need to select a different name to register with the Nevada Secretary of State. No matter what, your name must include an entity identifier such as “Ltd,” “LLC,” or “Limited Liability Company.”
When you register under a different name, you’ll list the name you’ll use in Nevada under the section “Name Being Registered In Nevada” on the registration form and your legal business name under “Foreign Entity Name.”
Appoint a Nevada registered agent:
All foreign business entities are required to appoint a registered agent with an office that is physically located in the state of Nevada. Your Nevada registered agent must be able to accept service of process and other official business mail on behalf of your LLC from the state government.
2. File Your Registration Documents
When registering your Nevada FLLC, you’ll need to file an Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company, along with an Initial List of Members and Nevada State Business License Registration.
All three of these forms are packaged together in the Formation – Limited Liability Company packet (the same form is used for domestic LLC formation and foreign LLC registration).
Filing timeline:
You can submit and pay the fees for all of these filings at the same time. However, if you’re not ready to file your Initial List, you have until the end of the month after you file your Application for Registration to submit your Initial List and Business License Registration. So, if you file your Application in May, you have until June 30th to file the rest of your paperwork.
Application for Registration:
On your application, you’ll need to list the following information:
- LLC Name (if you’re using a different name in Nevada, you’ll list both your Nevada business name and your legal business name in your home state)
- Jurisdiction of Formation
- Registered agent’s name, street address, and signature
- Manager names and addresses (your managers may or may not be LLC members)
- The name, address, and signature of your organizer (the individual who completes and files your articles)
Initial List and State Business License:
The same form is used for your Initial List and State Business License Registration, but you will pay a fee for each.
Your Initial List of Members or Managers lists the names and addresses of your initial members or, if your LLC is manager-managed, the names and addresses of your initial managers.
The State Business License is a general business license that allows you to operate in Nevada. Depending on your business, you may also need to get professional licenses or other permits to operate legally in Nevada (for example, a medical license or liquor license).
Secretary of State filing fees for Nevada FLLCs:
Below are all of the Secretary of State’s required documents and filing fees to register a Nevada FLLC:
| Form | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for Registration | $75 |
| Initial List of Members/Managers | $150 |
| Nevada Business License Registration | $200 |
| Credit Card Processing Fee (2.5%) | $11 |
| TOTAL | $436 |
How to file:
You can file by mail, in person, or online. Expedited service is available for additional fees ($125 for 24-hour processing, $500 for two-hour processing, and $1000 for one-hour processing).
Mail or in-person delivery:
Nevada Secretary of State
401 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201
Online:
NV FLLC Maintenance: Your Annual Report
Like domestic LLCs, FLLCs operating in Nevada must file an Annual Report every year to make sure that the state has up-to-date information on file for all LLCs.
About the Nevada LLC Annual Report (List):
The Nevada annual report is called the Nevada Annual List. The Annual List is an updated version of the Initial List that you file when registering your FLLC. You’ll also need to renew your State Business License each year.
As with your Initial List and State Business License Registration filings, your Annual List and State Business License Renewal need to be filed together, and you need to pay the fees for both at the same time.
Your Annual List Due Date:
The due date for your Annual List is the last day of your company’s anniversary month. For example, if your FLLC was registered in Nevada in September 2024, your first Annual List is due September 30th, 2025. Then your Annual List filing is due by the end of September each year after that.
Your LLC will receive reminders from the state as your due date approaches.
Not sure about your anniversary month?
You can find your Annual List due date by looking up your business using the Nevada Business Search. Select your company from the search results to access your FLLC’s Entity Information page. There, you’ll see your Annual List due date listed alongside basic information about your company, like its name, entity number, and jurisdiction of formation.
Nevada LLC Annual List and Business License Filing Fees:
| Form | Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual List of Members/Managers | $150 |
| Nevada Business License Renewal | $200 |
| Credit Card Processing Fee (2.5%) | $9 |
| TOTAL | $344 |
How to File Your Annual List:
Your Annual List can be submitted by mail, in person, or online through the Silverflume Business Portal. Expedited service is available for additional fees ($125 for 24-hour processing, $500 for two-hour processing, and $1000 for one-hour processing).
If filing by mail or in person, download and fill out the Annual or Amended List and State Business License Application.
Penalties for Late and Missing Filings:
Late fees:
You’ll be charged a $75 late fee for your Annual List and a $100 late fee for your Business License, for a total late fee of $175 if you don’t file by the end of the day on your due date.
When you submit your late filing, you’ll have to pay the $350 filing fee plus the $175 fee, for a total of $525 (plus the credit card processing fee, if applicable).
Losing your ability to do business:
In addition to late fees, you may also face administrative consequences:
- Your Annual List is overdue ⇒ Your LLC is placed in “Default” status
- After one year of being in Default status ⇒ Your LLC’s right to do business in NV may be revoked
- After two years of being in Default status ⇒ Your LLC’s right to do business in NV will be revoked
Never Miss an Annual List Filing!
We include enrollment in our Compliance (Renewal) Service with our FLLC Registration Service.
$0 upfront. $100 + state fees, charged only at filing.
Give yourself peace of mind and never suffer the negative consequences of missing your filing.
Ordering Our FLLC Registration Service: How It Works
Our FLLC Registration Service will save you time and paperwork. Here’s how the process goes:
1 – Sign up for service. Provide us with some basic info about your FLLC, and we’ll prepare and file your Application for Registration. You’ll have instant access to your online account.
2 – Check your email. We’ll be sending you welcome emails with information about your registered agent service.
3 – Look out for document notices and compliance reminders. You’ll get email notifications about new documents, your Annual List deadline, and when your Annual List Compliance (Renewal) Service will be activated.
4 – Renew your registered agent service. When your year of RA Service is almost up, we’ll email you about renewing (always only $35/year).
Included With FLLC Registration Service
Enrollment in Compliance (Renewal) Service
Because we often see clients getting into trouble with the state for not filing their Annual Report (also called an Annual List), we include enrollment in Compliance Service (called Renewal Service in your portal) with FLLC Registration Service.
Compliance Service is aimed at protecting you from having to pay expensive late fees and from administrative dissolution for failure to file.
Here’s how it works:
- You don’t pay anything up front.
- 90 days before your Annual Report is due, we send you a notification about the approaching deadline and let you know that we’ll file on your behalf in one week.
- Then, we file on your behalf well ahead of the deadline ($100 + $344 in state fees for a total of $444, charged only at filing).
- You stay in compliance without even having to think about it.
To file your own report instead, just cancel the service in your online account.
Your Online Account
Inside your online portal, you’ll find a whole range of services and resources:
- Free library of business documents, including LLC Operating Agreement templates for single-member, multi-member, member-managed, and manager-managed LLC
- A mailbox where all of your legal documents and mail scans are uploaded for your viewing
- Answers to FAQs and more information about your service
- Access to additional services: Mail forwarding, virtual office, and more
- Access to additional filings: EIN, Trade Name (DBA), and more
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost at Checkout | Cost at Activation |
|---|---|---|
| NV Application for Registration Filing Fee | $75 | |
| Nevada Initial List Filing Fee | $150 | |
| Nevada State Business License Filing Fee | $200 | |
| Credit Card Processing Fee (2.5%) | $11 | |
| Our FLLC Registration Paperwork Filing Service | $100 | |
| One Year of Registered Agent Service | $35 | |
| Enrollment in Compliance (Renewal) Service | $0 | $100 + $344 in state fees = $444 total, charged ONLY at filing* |
| Total Cost at Checkout | $571 |
* You will receive an email reminder approximately 3 months before your Annual List due date; you can cancel the service in your online portal any time
Nevada FLLC FAQs
To register a Nevada FLLC, you must file and pay the fee for an Application of Registration ($75), an Initial List of Members/Managers ($150), and a Nevada State Business License ($200) plus an $11 credit card processing fee, for a total of $436.
All FLLCs must get a State Business License ($200) as part of their registration filing. This license must be renewed every year when filing your Nevada Annual List (known as an Annual Report in many states).
Additionally, if you work in an industry that is regulated by a state agency, you’ll likely also need a professional license—for example, an attorney’s or barber’s license. You may also need specific permits or licenses based on the type of business you run, including liquor licenses or event permits.
Nevada’s Annual Report is called the Annual List. Every Nevada FLLC is required to file an updated Annual List of the LLC’s members or managers ($150) and to renew their Business Registration ($200) each year.
Our FLLC Registration Service includes enrollment in Compliance Service (called Renewal Service in your online account) so that you can stay in compliance with zero effort.
A common problem we see our clients dealing with is forgetting to file their Annual List and renew their State Business License, which can result in having to pay a $175 late fee and even loss of your ability to do business in Nevada. So, we now include enrollment in Compliance Service (referred to as Renewal Service in your online account) to protect your business from the negative effects of failing to file.
We’ll send you a notification about your deadline 90 days before it arrives and let you know that we’ll be filing on your behalf in a week. We’ll then file your Annual List, well ahead of the deadline. You’ll stay in compliance without sparing your Annual List a second thought.
Compliance Service is $100 + $344 in state fees, for a total of $444, charged only at filing. To file your own report, just cancel the service from within your online portal.
Nevada FLLC
+ Las Vegas Business Address
$517 Total (includes state fees)
