How to start an LLC in Nevada
Forming an LLC in Nevada costs $425 and online filings are typically approved in about 1–3 business days online. Here's the whole process, step by step.
Filing fee
$425
One-time, paid to the state
Approval time
about 1–3 business days online
Typical for online filings
Ongoing fee
$350/yr
What the state charges each year
Fees and processing times change — always confirm the current figures with the Nevada Secretary of State before you file.
The 4 steps in Nevada
Pick a name that works in Nevada
Your name must be distinguishable from other Nevada businesses and include “LLC,” “Limited Liability Company,” or a similar designator. Search the Secretary of State's business entity database first.
File the paperwork
The $425 total covers three things you file together: Articles of Organization ($75), your Initial List of Managers or Members ($150), and a state business license ($200). File them online through the SilverFlume portal. The filing fee is $425. Also write a simple operating agreement — it's free, and it keeps your liability protection clear.
Get your free EIN
Apply at IRS.gov and get your Employer Identification Number immediately, for free. You'll need it for taxes and your business bank account.
Open a business bank account
Bring your approved Articles of Organization, EIN, and operating agreement. Keeping business money separate is what makes the liability protection hold.
Optional: name a registered agent service
Every Nevada LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state. You can be your own for free — or pay a service to keep your address private. Learn how registered agents work.
Should you form in Nevada if you don't live there?
Usually not. Nevada's lack of income tax doesn't help much if your business actually operates elsewhere. You'll still owe your home state's taxes and will usually have to register there as a “foreign LLC” as well.
Nevada makes sense if you live in Nevada or genuinely do business there. Otherwise you'd be paying two states' fees for little benefit.
Nevada has no state income tax, but it's one of the priciest states to keep an LLC in. Its $350 yearly cost is higher than most states.
File directly with the Nevada Secretary of State.
Common questions about Nevada LLCs
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Nevada?
The Nevada filing fee is $425, paid once when you submit your Articles of Organization. Getting your EIN from the IRS is free, and you can be your own registered agent for free. Ongoing, Nevada charges $350/yr. Fees change over time, so confirm the current amount on the Nevada Secretary of State website before you file.
How long does it take to get an LLC in Nevada?
Online filings are typically approved in about 1–3 business days online, though times vary with the state's workload. Mail filings take longer. Check the Nevada Secretary of State website for current processing times.
Do I need a registered agent in Nevada?
Yes — every Nevada LLC must list a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. You can be your own agent for free, or hire a commercial service (roughly $100–$150 a year) to keep your address off the public record.
Does Nevada require an annual report?
Nevada calls it the Annual List of Managers or Members. It costs $150, plus $200 to renew your state business license, for $350 a year. It's due by the last day of your formation month.
Can I form my Nevada LLC myself, without a service?
Yes. Filing directly with the Nevada Secretary of State is straightforward: pick a name, submit the Articles of Organization online, and pay the $425 fee. A formation service is optional convenience, not a requirement.
Where to go next
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