How to Start a Nevada Limited Liability Company
LLC formation in Nevada is complicated. Luckily, we’re here to help.
Many Nevada LLC owners end up missing important filings or deadlines because the formation process requires multiple filings and fees. Hire us, and we’ll make sure your paperwork is submitted on time and accurately so you don’t lose time and money.
Plus, you’ll get a bunch of perks, including a free operating agreement and free use of our professional business address, which allows you to file with highest level of privacy possible.
We’re also here to support you as your LLC grows with services like mail forwarding, virtual office, and business website & phone. We have all the tools you need to keep your Nevada LLC compliant, stay organized, and boost your credibility, all at affordable prices.
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Table of Contents:
Guide to Forming a Nevada LLC
Reasons to Hire Us
Benefits of Forming an LLC in Nevada
Nevada LLC FAQs
Our detailed Nevada LLC guide covers all documents you’re required to file with the Nevada Secretary of State according to Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 86, from your Articles of Organization to your Annual Business Registration.
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Guide to Forming an LLC in Nevada
Nevada LLC formation is a four-stage process governed by the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 86. Here’s everything you need to know:
- Pre-Formation
- Nevada LLC Formation Filing
- Initial Nevada LLC Maintenance
- Ongoing Nevada LLC Maintenance – Annual Reporting
1. LLC Pre-Formation
Before you submit any filings, you will need to:
- Select an LLC name for your company
- Write an operating agreement
- Choose a Nevada Registered Agent (that’s us!)
Your LLC name must adhere to the NRS’ naming rules–namely, it must be unique withinthe state. NRS 86.171 states that you cannot use an LLC name already registered to another company in Nevada.
An operating agreement is a document which governs the ownership and operation of your LLC. In your operating agreement, you will list the initial members of your company (your owners), as well as their ownership percentage, rights, and responsibilities. You must also determine how your LLC will be managed, either by your members (member-managed) or by an appointed manager (manager-managed).
Finally, you are legally required to designate a Nevada registered agent to accept legal documents on behalf of your business. You should choose a registered agent early so that you are prepared to appoint your agent when you file and avoid delays.
2. Nevada LLC Formation Filing
To form a Nevada LLC, you will need to file Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SOS). This officially creates your limited liability company. All of the information listed on your formation documents goes on the public record and accessible online through the SOS’s Nevada business database.
On your Articles of Organization, you’ll need to provide the following information:
- LLC Name
- Registered agent’s name, street address, and signature
- Identify your management structure (check a box that indicates whether you’re member- or manager-managed)
- Manager names and address (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)
Optionally, you can also list the date your LLC will be dissolved (if you only plan to do business for a limited period of time) and if your LLC is a Series LLC or a Restricted LLC.
The SOS charges a $75 filing fee to file your Articles. You can file by mail, in person, or online using Nevada’s Silverflume Business Portal. Expedited service is available for additional fees.
If mailing or delivering your paperwork, use the following address:
Nevada Secretary of State
401 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201
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3. Initial Nevada LLC Maintenance
Filing your Articles of Organization officially establishes your business as a legal entity in the state. However, you will need to take a few more steps to make sure your company is compliant with all legal requirements, both within the state of Nevada and federally.
Initial List Filing & Business Registration License
Nevada requires a newly formed LLC to file an Initial List of Members or Managers. This is a document that lists the names and addresses of your initial members or, if your LLC is manager-managed, the names and addresses of your initial managers. You must also obtain a Nevada Registration License (also known as a Nevada Business License).
LLCs are required to file the Initial List and the Business Registration (or Business License) application at the same time. The fee for both totals $350, which pushes the total state LLC formation fees up to $425 total (including the filing fee for the Articles of Organization). You have 30 days in which to file the Initial List. Late filings will be charged an additional $100.
If you are prepared, you can file your Articles, Initial List, and Business Registration all at the same time, and it is easiest to do online.
Secretary of State Filing Fees for Nevada LLC
Below are all of the Secretary of State’s required documents and filing fees to form a Nevada LLC:
| Articles of Organization | $75 |
| Initial List of Members/Managers | $150 |
| Nevada Business Registration | $200 |
| Credit Card Processing Fee | $11 |
| TOTAL | $436 |
Federal EIN Filing
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) may also be called a Tax ID, and although it’s not required by the State of Nevada, your company will need an EIN to do things like open a business bank account and file federal taxes.
If you already have a US Social Security Number, you can get an EIN online through the IRS, which generally means your company will be assigned a new EIN that same day. If none of your LLC’s members have an SSN, your LLC will need to complete the paper application, which is more involved and may take months to be processed. Either way, you can personally apply for your Nevada LLC’s EIN at no cost.
Or, you can choose to have us apply for your EIN when you hire us to form your new company. You’ll find the Federal EIN filing listed on the sign up form listed under “optional items.”
- $0 Online EIN Application with IRS (with SSN)
- $0 Paper EIN Application with IRS (no SSN)
- $50 Our Filing Fee to Complete Online EIN Application (with SSN)
- $200 Our Filing Fee to Complete Paper EIN Application (no SSN)
4. Ongoing Nevada LLC Maintenance – Annual Reporting
After you form your LLC and file your Initial List, you will be required to submit an Annual List of Members or Managers and pay an annual Business Registration Fee (to maintain your business license) each year.
Annual List of Members or Managers: $150
Annual Business Registration Fee: $200
Total Ongoing Annual Fees: $350
You complete your annual reporting online using Silverflume. If you prefer to use a paper form, download and submit the Annual or Amended List and State Business License Application.
When you hire us registered agent or to form your LLC, we enroll you in our Annual Report Compliance Service to help ensure you never miss a filing with the state. Late filings can lead to hefty fines and other consequences which may result in your LLC losing its good standing with the state. Annual Report Compliance Service is $100 plus state fees, charged at filing time. To file on your own, cancel the service in your online account.
Why Hire A Registered Agent to Form Your LLC?
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As a local company, we have the experience and knowledge to get your business exactly where it needs to be–and we offer some great advantages over our competitors.
For example, when you hire us to form your LLC ($135 + state fees), your registered agent service renews at just $35/year, every year.
We NEVER raise the price, saving you money for the entire life of your LLC.
Access to Additional Services:
We offer optional services for your LLC that you can add inside your secure online client account. For example, if you’d like to register a Fictitious Firm Name (also known as a trade name or DBA), sign up for our Trade Name Service. For $125 plus your county’s filing fee, we’ll take care of registering a DBA for you.
Privacy:
When we form your LLC, we can use our Nevada business address anywhere on your Articles of Organization and keep all of your private addresses totally off the public record. Using our Nevada business address will save your personal address from being in the public eye, and save you from never-ending junk mail for years to come.
Expertise:
Nevada business filings are confusing. Very confusing. We can handle every aspect of your formation and initial maintenance and ensure that you don’t miss a single step.
Compliance Monitoring:
There are multiple ongoing maintenance requirements in Nevada. We track all of them and update you regularly so that you never lose your good standing with the state. Whether you choose to use us for your business formation or registered agent needs, we will be sure to communicate with you well in advance on upcoming documents due, and keep you in the loop on the latest status of your important documents.
Expedited Service:
We will process your filing on the day we receive it. We are the fastest incorporation service in the state. We have plenty of experience with the Nevada Secretary of State, and will make sure you are taken care of.
Secure Online Account:
We’ll provide you with your own secure online client account that you can log into at any time. This account serves as your main document portal to keep you totally organized, making your already-hectic life much more manageable.
Lifetime Customer Service:
Whether it’s the early stages of your business ownership or 10 years down the road, it doesn’t matter. As long as you are our client, we can help you with any state forms or certificates, or answer any questions related to Nevada business filings. We’ve been in the business formation game a long time, and enjoy helping our clients get exactly what they need to be successful.
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What Separates Us From the Competition?
Here at Nevada Registered Agent LLC, it’s our goal to see your business thrive, so we’ve developed our services specifically with business owners in mind. LLC formation is just the beginning. You can establish a professional online presence with our business website service. You can also strengthen your credibility and save money by going with our virtual office service instead getting into an expensive office lease–we even have conference room rentals available if you need a physical meeting space.
Read on for more information about what sets us apart from other Nevada registered agents.
Nevada Business Address
One big and unique advantage we have over our local competitors is our Nevada business address, which is a physical street address that you can list anywhere on your formation documents where you’re required to provide an address. This includes your the principle, mailing, members, managers, officers and directors, and business license address.
Using our business address allows you to keep your personal address off the public record and protect your privacy, which is especially useful if you work from a home office. Additionally, if you don’t have a specific business location or travel frequently, using our business address can lend your business credibility and establish permanence by providing you with a stable commercial address.
Many of our national competitors use vendors for their business addresses, which means you’ll have to update your filings every time they update their vendors. You’ll never experience that with us. Because we own our building in Las Vegas, our business address is permanent.
Having our own building also permits us to provide much-needed business services such as mail forwarding and virtual office.
Free Forms
We have quite the arsenal of business forms and templates that your LLC could ever need. We will customize them for you, as well. Our competitors can charge extra for business documents down the road, but we prefer to be transparent. We’ll give you access to ours anytime at no extra cost.
- Operating agreement
- Membership certificates
- Initial resolutions
- State forms
- & more!
Honest Pricing
Don’t get lured in by companies that offer “free” business formation—you’ll end up paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the lifespan of your business. Not with us. When you hire Nevada Registered Agent to form your LLC, our fees look like this:
- $100 – Service Fee
- $35 – Nevada Registered Agent Service
- $75 – Secretary of State Filing Fee
- $350 – Initial Formation Fees
- $11 – State Credit Card Processing Fee
To keep your LLC in good standing with the state and avoid late fees, we include enrollment in our Annual Report Compliance Service when you order LLC formation. Annual Report Compliance Service includes state fees ($150 annual report fee, $200 business renewal fee, and 2.5% credit card processing fee), plus our $100 fee. If you prefer to file on your own, simply cancel the service in your online account.
And did we mention that we’ll NEVER raise the price of your registered agent service?
Business Website Services
We give you all the tools to start building your online business persona today with our Nevada Business Presence Website & Phone Services package. We offer a 90-day free trial of Nevada Business Presence will all Registered Agent and Business Incorporation Service orders (select at checkout or in your online account).
You get a web domain (also known as a URL or web address), website on a customizable template equipped with SSL security, business email address, and virtual phone service that comes with phone number with a local Nevada area code. The best part is that you don’t need any tech experience to create your website. Our team offers FREE website setup assistance!
You can access your phone service on your own mobile device with our free app, available in U.S. Android and iOS app stores.
No additional upfront cost, your data never sold, and you can cancel at any time. Everything is secure and having separate business email and phone is a great way to maintain that separation between your business and your personal life.
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Nevada LLC Benefits
If you intend to open a small business in Nevada and are looking for a flexible structure that doesn’t have all of the formal burdens of a corporation, then an LLC is the perfect option. Here’s why:
- No Double Taxation: If you form a Nevada LLC, you will avoid the double taxation that is usually imposed upon a Nevada corporation, since it is a pass-through entity. A pass-through entity “passes” all of the profits and losses “through” the entity to the owners. Taxes would then be paid on the members personal income tax returns. Which is also a benefit because…
- No Personal Income Tax: There is no personal income tax in Nevada. Which makes the Nevada LLC one of the least-taxed business entities in the country. Most states levy heavy taxes either on a business entity itself or on those who profit from the business. Nevada puts more money in your pocket by eliminating taxes as much as possible.
- Strong Liability Protection Laws: Nevada is a national leader in the realm of liability protection. The NRS are clear that the only remedy available to a creditor is that a court may charge the member’s interest with payment of an unsatisfied debt (known as a Charging Order). The NRS, in fact, specifies that no court may order any other remedy. As well, an LLC member can be held individually liable for the debts or obligations of the Nevada company (unless otherwise stated in the LLCs Articles of Organization or a personal agreement signed by the member).
- Nevada Business Courts: Many entrepreneurs are drawn to Delaware because of Delaware’s Court of Chancery and its longstanding history of business law. However, many don’t realize that Nevada has its own Business Courts which, like the Court of Chancery, hear exclusively business-related cases. Nevada’s case law is known for its business-friendly decisions, which generally favor a Nevada corporation or limited liability company. The Nevada Business Courts offer extensive management of cases, the participation of highly knowledgeable judges qualified to interpret the NRS, and a willingness to consider settings for hearings that don’t inhibit business.
- No Info Sharing Agreement with the IRS: Nevada is one of two states that has not signed the Information Sharing Agreement with the Internal Revenue Service. This limits the exposure of your personal information in the public record. Even if Nevada agreed to share information with the IRS, there is no information to share, as the state does not impose any corporate or personal income tax.
- Completely Online Formation & Filing: An LLC can be formed entirely online through the state’s SilverFlume Business Portal. SilverFlume allows not only instantaneous formation, but also instant licensing and online filing of all initial and annual business documents. Nevada has also launched the Digital Operating Agreement system, which allows members to digitally collaborate on the creation and ratification of your operating agreement.
Nevada LLC FAQs
Here are some answers to the most commonly-asked questions we get about forming an LLC. You can also find more information about doing business in Nevada with our How to Start a Business in Nevada guide.
Does a Nevada LLC need an operating agreement?
The NRS does not require a Nevada LLC to write and adopt an operating agreement, but it is a good idea to do so. An operating agreement addresses your LLC’s ownership and management, clarifies administrative roles, sets a clear path for how membership can change hands, and lays out a plan for solving disagreements within the company.
A Nevada company without an operating agreement may also find itself on the short end of legal disputes. For example, disputes over ownership percentages would normally be informed by the operating agreement, but without one a judge will be left with determining who owns what entirely on their own.
When we form your business, we’ll provide you with an operating agreement template for free.
Are Nevada LLCs required to file an Annual Report?
Yes, all Nevada LLCs are required to file an updated Annual List of the LLC’s members or managers ($150) and to renew their Business Registration ($200).
Can I form a Nevada LLC if I live in another state or country?
Yes. There is no requirement in the NRS that you live in the state in order to form a Nevada LLC (or a Nevada corporation). In fact, even as a foreign, out-of-state entrepreneur, you can form one entirely online. The only in-state requirement that you must fulfill is the appointment of a Nevada registered agent with a registered office within the state.
Our Nevada Business Address for Nonresidents
As a nonresident of Nevada, our Nevada business address we offer our clients will come in handy for you. Our Nevada business address is more than just a virtual address that our competitors sell you separately—it’s a local, physical business address that you can use anywhere on your business formation documents. Our Nevada business address is included free in our business formation services.
The benefits of an LLC for out-of-state residents are:
- No Nevada State Taxes
The state of Nevada does not levy any corporate taxes, franchise taxes, or personal income taxes. - Do Everything Online
The Nevada Secretary of State has made it incredibly easy to form and manage your Nevada company online by streamlining all business filings online through the SilverFlume Business Portal. - Favorable Business Laws
Entrepreneurs benefit from strong business laws written in a state that values liability protection, privacy and clear legal limits on creditors.