How to Start an LLC in Nevada
$199 covers our full filing service on top of Nevada's $75 state fee for the Articles of Organization. Nevada also requires every LLC to keep a registered agent on file year-round; that's a separate $99/year subscription, billed once formation is complete.
Creating a Nevada LLC is mostly about getting one filing right, putting an agent in the state's public records, and meeting a short list of annual obligations. Plan on $75 for the state's portion, around about a week for the state to process it, and a modest annual rhythm after that. Keep reading for each step, the all-in numbers, and how our service handles the paperwork side.
Form Your Nevada LLC — $199
Our $199 service handles the prep and the submission to Nevada Secretary of State. From filing to approval, plan on about a week.
What A Nevada LLC Is (and Why People Form One)
An LLC is a registered business entity that legally separates the company's debts and lawsuits from the owner's personal finances. Throughout Nevada, LLCs are the small-business form of choice — light maintenance, real protection, simple taxes.
Nevada LLC Pricing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Our LLC formation service | $199 one-time |
| State filing fee (Nevada Secretary of State) | $75 one-time |
| Registered agent (required for every Nevada LLC) | $99/year |
| State annual report fee | $350/year (Annual List + Business License) |
The $199 is for filing services only. State fees go to Nevada Secretary of State. Agent service is a separate $99 annual subscription.
Important Nevada-specific notes: Annual costs: $150 Annual List of Managers/Members + $200 State Business License = $350/year. Initial List ($150) and Business License ($200) also required at formation (total initial cost $425). No state income tax. $75 penalty for late Annual List; $100 penalty for late Business License.
The Nevada LLC Formation Process
1. Choose Your Nevada LLC Name
Names of Nevada LLCs must include an LLC designator (LLC, L.L.C., or the full Limited Liability Company), and they must be distinguishable in Nevada Secretary of State's records. Run a search of Nevada Secretary of State's records for any candidate name — it's free and tells you within seconds whether the name is open.
Names that imply your business is a bank, insurance company, trust company, or governmental body get rejected unless you have separate authorization. Skip those words.
2. Select Your Registered Agent
A Nevada LLC must designate a designated agent at formation and keep one in the state's records thereafter. The agent needs a physical Nevada address and availability throughout the business day. The agent's information lives on the public filings at Nevada Secretary of State and remains there as long as the LLC exists.
Our agent product in Nevada is $99 a year. Our information appears on the public record so yours doesn't have to.
3. Send the Articles of Organization to Nevada Secretary of State
This is the actual formation step: file the formation document at Nevada Secretary of State with $75 attached at submission. The filing covers the LLC name, the entity's principal location, the designated agent's name and address, manager- or member-managed designation, and the organizers.
Online filings go through Nevada Secretary of State's filing website and move faster than paper submissions through the state.
State processing runs roughly about a week. Expedited service is often available for an added fee.
4. Write the Operating Agreement
Nevada treats operating agreements as internal documents — not filed, not reviewed by the state, but indispensable for actually running the business. The agreement defines ownership, distributions, management authority, voting rules, and exit procedures. Without a custom agreement, you're stuck with whatever Nevada's LLC statute provides by default.
5. Apply for the LLC's EIN
The Employer Identification Number acts as the federal ID the IRS uses to track the LLC. Used for business banking, hiring employees, and filing federal returns. Head to IRS.gov to apply for free. The process runs about ten minutes; the EIN issues immediately.
Paid EIN services aren't needed — the free IRS application takes about ten minutes.
6. Stay on Top of Ongoing Compliance
Keeping the LLC alive and well requires ongoing attention to a short list of items:
- Retain an actively appointed agent connected to a in-state street address without interruption
- Deliver Nevada's annual report by its due date every year
- Operate with a firm boundary between LLC banking and personal banking (separate accounts, separate records)
- Keep current on tax obligations across the federal and state tiers throughout the year
Missed obligations can lead to dissolution at Nevada Secretary of State's discretion — at which point the liability shield is gone until you reinstate.
Hand it off? $199 flat and we file your Nevada LLC on your behalf.
Why the Registered Agent Rule Matters
Every Nevada LLC needs a statutory agent. There's no exception, no exemption, and no way to operate without one. Agent requirements include:
- Preserve a verifiable Nevada address (PO boxes by itself won't qualify)
- Be at the address throughout the standard business day to receive court papers
- Forward everything that arrives — lawsuits, tax notices, state correspondence promptly enough to keep response timelines open
Some LLC owners list their home address as agent and later regret it. Once it's listed, anyone running a Nevada entity search can find it.
Our Nevada agent service is $99/year. List our information on the filing and your personal address never sees the public record.
Nevada LLC FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nevada?
The state's filing fee is $75. That's an average-range filing fee compared to other states. Beyond formation, the annual report runs to $350/year (Annual List + Business License).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Nevada?
Nevada processes most LLC filings in about a week.
Does Nevada require an annual report?
Yes — The state collects $350/year (Annual List + Business License) for the annual report.
Do I need a registered agent for my Nevada LLC?
Yes, the agent requirement applies to every Nevada LLC: a appointed agent at a Nevada location. The agent has to be in the state's records every day the LLC exists.
Can I form an LLC in Nevada if I live in another state?
Yes. Out-of-state owners can form Nevada LLCs freely. (you'll still need a Nevada agent on file. We cover that at $99 per year.)
Begin Your Nevada LLC
The DIY path is open through Nevada Secretary of State via Nevada Secretary of State's filing website. $75 is the state filing fee. The agent requirement is the one thing you can't skip.
Our team is the registered agent you put on the Nevada formation filing. At $99 per year, puts our Nevada address on the public record, sends scans the day documents arrive, and emails you before every filing deadline.
Only need the Nevada registered agent? Our stand-alone agent product comes to $99/year on its own.
Have more questions about Nevada LLC formation or our registered agent product? Browse our FAQ or email us Monday through Friday.
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