Nevada LLC Formation Cost (2026)
Complete breakdown of Nevada LLC costs — from the initial filing fee to annual report fees, publication requirements, and ongoing taxes.
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Forming an LLC in Nevada: Full Cost Breakdown
To form an LLC in Nevada, you file Articles of Organization (sometimes called a Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Organization) with the Nevada Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $425.
Standard processing time is 4. Expedited processing is available: 1.
Nevada LLC Franchise / Privilege Tax
$200 state business license fee + $150 annual list of managers — total $350/year.
Watch out
Nevada's $350 in annual fees makes it expensive to maintain despite popular belief that it's cheap. Initial filing is $425 total.Pro tip
No state corporate income tax, no personal income tax, strong privacy protections.Don't forget your Operating Agreement
Even though Nevada may not legally require it, an Operating Agreement protects your limited liability status and is essential if you have co-founders or a business bank account.Source: Nevada Secretary of State ↗
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Registered agent required in Nevada
Every LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical Nevada address to receive legal documents. Using a commercial service ($50–$150/yr) keeps your home address off the public record.