Nevada LLC Formation
Form Your NV LLC with Local Professionals
Our Las Vegas-based Nevada LLC service comes with:
- quick and easy formation filing
- a year of registered agent service
- use of our Las Vegas business address for privacy
- a website, local phone number, and business email*
$135
+ state fees
Includes one year of registered agent service.
*All our services are built in-house, so you’ll be able to manage your website, domain(s), phone, email and your LLC all from one singe account.
We Make Nevada LLC Registration Easy
Registered Agent
A full year of Nevada Registered Agent Service with a secure online account
Painless Formation
Accurate and speedy filing of your LLC Articles of Organization with the NV SOS
Privacy Protection
Use our professional, permanent Vegas address to protect your personal address
Operating Agreement
Free LLC operating agreement templates for single- and multi-member LLCs & more
Annual Report Support
Enrollment in Renewal Service for Annual Report filing so you never miss an Annual List filing
Business Website
90-day free trial of our website & phone service + setup assistance to get online fast
[A]nswered all of my questions and they processed my LLC within hours… Great Service!! I will highly recommend them to anyone looking to get an LLC! Thank you again Nevada Registered Agent! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐— Silver Haven
We’ll Get Your Nevada LLC Started—And Help You Grow
On top of Business Incorporation for LLCs and corporations and Registered Agent, we offer business services that’ll help you establish credibility, advertise your company, and stay on top of customer communications, like Mail Scanning, Virtual Office, and Business Website & Phone.
Nevada LLC + Professional Business Address
One unique advantage we have over many of our competitors is our Nevada business address.
That address can benefit your LLC in multiple ways:
- Use our business address on filings: You can list our business address anywhere on your formation documents that requires you to provide an address.
- Protect your privacy: Putting an address on formation paperwork means it goes on the public record. Using our business address gives you more security.
- Increase your LLC’s credibility: If you’re using a home address or travel a lot, listing our business address can provide you with a stable commercial address.
- Save money on future filings: We own our office in Las Vegas, so our business address is permanent. That means you won’t have to pay to update your address with the state.
How to Form an LLC in Nevada
Nevada LLC formation governed by the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 86.
Here’s what you need to know (and a little bit more):
1. What To Do Before You File
Before you submit any filings, you’ll need to select an LLC name for your company, write an operating agreement, and choose a Nevada Registered Agent.
Select a name for your LLC:
Your LLC name must adhere to the NRS’ naming rules—namely, it must be unique within the state. NRS 86.171 states that you cannot use an LLC name already registered to another company in Nevada.
Your name needs to include an entity identifier like “LLC,” “Ltd,” or “Limited Liability Company.”
Your name can’t contain any words on Nevada’s Restricted Word List unless you have permission from the appropriate agency. This includes words like “bank” and “insurance” if they don’t actually describe the work your business performs.
Write your LLC Operating Agreement:
An LLC operating agreement is a document that governs your LLC. Your operating agreement describes your LLC’s organizational structure and procedures for running your company.
In your operating agreement, you’ll also list the initial members of your company (your owners), as well as the ownership percentage of each member. Additionally, you should lay out the rights and responsibilities of all members and any managers.
Having an LLC operating agreement isn’t required, but it’s important because a strong operating agreement helps ensure that your LLC runs smoothly and can uphold your members’ rights in court.
Choose your Nevada Registered Agent:
Finally, you are legally required to designate a Nevada registered agent, who is responsible for accepting legal documents on behalf of your business. Your formation filing will be rejected if you don’t have a registered agent, so you need to appoint your agent before you start preparing your documents.
2. Submit Your Nevada LLC Registration
To form a Nevada LLC, you will need to file Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SOS), as well as file an Initial List of Members/Managers and pay for your Nevada State Business License.
Articles of Organization
On your Nevada LLC Articles of Organization, you’ll need to provide:
- your LLC name
- registered agent’s name, street address, and signature
- your LLC’s management structure.
- manager names and addresses
- name, address, and signature of your organizer.
Initial List
Nevada requires new LLCs to file an Initial List of Members or Managers.
This document lists the names and addresses of the people managing your company.
- For Member-Managed: write names and addresses of initial members
- For Manager-Managed: write names and addresses of initial managers
State Business License
Your State Business License is a general business license that allows you to conduct business in Nevada.
What if you need any additional licenses or permits (for example, a barber’s license or a liquor license)?
If so, you’ll need to get those separately from whatever state agency is in charge of regulating your industry.
BE ADVISED: All of the information listed on your formation documents goes on the public record and becomes accessible online through the SOS’s Nevada business database.
If you work from home or are thinking of listing your residential address as your business address because you don’t have an official office, you may consider using a registered agent and/or virtual office service (like Nevada Registered Agent LLC’s) that offers a commercial Nevada business address to keep your private address away from prying eyes.
3. What To Do After You File
After filing, there are a few more steps you’ll need to take to make sure your company is prepared to start doing business.
Obtain your Federal EIN:
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) may also be called a Tax ID. EINs are issued by the Internal Revenue Service, and 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 (SSN), you can get an EIN online through the IRS. When applying for your EIN online, which generally means your company will be assigned a new EIN that same day.
If none of your LLC 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, there’s not cost to apply for your EIN.
Open a business bank account:
Opening a business bank account is essential, even if you own a single-member LLC. It’s important to keep your personal and business funds from commingling, which could invalidate your limited liability status if your business is taken to court.
To open your account, you may be asked to provide your EIN, a copy of your Articles of Organization, any business licenses, a copy of your operating agreement, and personal identification. Contact your bank for a complete list.
Register with the Department of Taxation:
After you have your State Business License and your EIN, you can register your company with the State of Nevada Department of Taxation (DOT).
Although many small businesses don’t need to pay the state’s Commerce Tax (the Commerce Tax only applies to businesses with over $4 million in gross revenue per year), you may need to register with the DOT to get a Sales & Use Tax Permit in order to collect and pay Nevada’s Sales & Use Tax.
Resources:
- My Nevada Tax: Register for permits and pay Sales & Use Tax, Consumer Use Tax, Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products, Liquor and Live Entertainment Tax
- Nevada Tax Center: Register for and pay Commerce Tax and Modified Business Tax (payroll tax that applies if you have employees)
- DOT’s Start/Run a Business Page: Steps for new businesses and links to resources, such as a Taxpayer Information Packet and Nevada Tax FAQ
- DOT’s Sales & Use Tax Page: Information and resources on NV’s Sales & Use Tax
Resources:
- Department of Business and Industry’s Licensing/Permits List: Includes links to cities, counties, and state licensing boards
- Nevada Secretary of State Licensing Page: Includes links to information for notaries, sports agencies, and securities professionals
NV LLC Maintenance: Annual Report
In many states, business entities are required to file an Annual Report each year to keep their company information up to date with the state and ensure that their business remains in good standing.
About the Nevada LLC Annual Report (List):
In Nevada, the annual report is called the Nevada Annual List. Basically, you have to file an updated version of your Initial List each year. You also need to renew your State Business License.
As with your Initial List and State Business License Registration filings, your Annual List and State Business License Renewal must be filed together and you must pay the fees for both at the same time.
Your Annual List Due Date:
Your Annual List is due the last day of your company’s anniversary month. So, if your LLC was formed in April 2024, your first Annual List is due April 30th, 2025. After that, your Annual List filing is due by the end of April every year. The state will send reminders to your LLC as your due date approaches.
Not sure about your anniversary month?
You can find your Annual List due date easily. Look up your business using the Nevada Business Search and then select your company from the search results. This will take you to the Entity Information page for your company. You’ll find your Annual List due date listed alongside basic information about your company, like its name, entity number, and date of formation.
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.
Below are all of the Secretary of State’s required documents and filing fees to form a Nevada LLC:
| Form | Fee |
|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $75 |
| Initial List of Members/Managers | $150 |
| Nevada Business License Registration | $200 |
| Credit Card Processing Fee (2.5%) | $11 |
| TOTAL | $436 |
Of course, the other costs of starting your LLC, such as renting an office, creating products, hiring a business lawyer, registered agent fees, and the cost of industry-specific business licenses will vary according to your business.
When forming your LLC, you’ll need to pay for a State Business License ($200), and you’ll need to renew this license every year when filing your Nevada Annual List (known as an Annual Report in many states).
If you work in a field that is regulated by a state agency, you will probably also need a professional license—for example, a medical or barber’s license. You may also need specific permits or licenses based on your industry, such as a liquor license or event permits.
The state does not require NV LLCs to adopt an operating agreement, but it is a good idea to do so. An operating agreement explains 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.
The equivalent of an Annual Report in Nevada is the Annual List. 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).
Our LLC Formation Service includes enrollment in Renewal Service for Annual Report filing so that you can stay in compliance with zero effort.
You’ll need to file LLC Articles of Dissolution/Cancellation and pay a $100 filing fee to the Nevada Secretary of State.
A common problem we see our clients face 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 administrative dissolution. So, we now include enrollment in Renewal Service to protect your business from the negative effects of failing to file.
We’ll send you an email notification 100 days before your report deadline, letting you know that we’ll be filing on your behalf in one week. A week later, we’ll file your Annual List, well ahead of the deadline. You’ll stay in compliance without with zero effort.
Renewal 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.
There is no requirement 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.
This is where our Nevada business address will come in handy for you. Our Nevada business address is more than just a virtual address—it’s a local, physical business address that you can use anywhere on your business formation documents. Our Nevada business address is included for free with our Business Incorporation services.
The NV Secretary of State packages the documents for your Articles, Initial List, and State Business License together in its Formation – Limited Liability Company packet, and you can file them all at the same time.
However, if you’re not prepared to file your Initial List when filing your Articles, you have until the last day of the month following the month you file your Articles to submit your Initial List and Business License (your list and license must be filed together). For example, if you file your articles in June, you have until July 31st to file your Initial List and Business License.
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:
Nevada LLC
+ Las Vegas Business Address
$571 Total (includes state fees)
