Nevada LLC Filing Requirements and Fees
Forming an LLC in Nevada costs $425 in state fees: $75 for Articles of Organization, $150 for the Initial List, and $200 for the State Business License. Here's what you need to file and when.
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Nevada LLC formation costs at a glance
Filing fee: $425 total at formation ($75 Articles of Organization + $150 Initial List + $200 State Business License)
Processing time: Varies by filing method; online filings through SilverFlume are generally faster than mail
State agency: Nevada Secretary of State (nvsos.gov)
Annual report due: Annual List due by the last day of the LLC's anniversary month each year; filing window opens 90 days before the due date
State tax rate: Nevada has no state corporate income tax and no personal income tax; LLCs are subject to the Commerce Tax if gross revenue exceeds $4 million
What you need to file to form a Nevada LLC
Forming an LLC in Nevada requires 3 filings submitted together to the Nevada Secretary of State: Articles of Organization, an Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, and a State Business License application. The minimum total state fee is $425. Nevada is one of the few states where all 3 filings are due at the same time.
That $425 covers your initial formation only. After that, you'll have recurring annual fees to keep your LLC in good standing — an Annual List fee of $150 and a State Business License renewal of $200, for a combined $350 per year.
Articles of Organization: $75 — the core formation document filed under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 86
Initial List of Managers or Managing Members: $150 — discloses who manages the LLC
State Business License: $200 — required for most LLCs doing business in Nevada
Total at formation: $425
Articles of Organization
The Articles of Organization is the document that legally creates your LLC in Nevada. You file it with the Nevada Secretary of State under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 86, and the state filing fee is $75. This is the foundational filing — nothing else happens until this is in.
You can file online through Nevada's SilverFlume business portal or by mail. Online filing is faster. The Articles of Organization must be signed by at least 1 organizer — that person doesn't have to be a member or manager of the LLC.
Initial List of Managers or Managing Members
Nevada requires every new LLC to file an Initial List of Managers or Managing Members at the same time as the Articles of Organization. The filing fee is $150. This document discloses the names and addresses of whoever manages the LLC — managers if it's manager-managed, or managing members if it's member-managed.
This is one of the requirements that catches people off guard — most states don't ask for this at formation. In Nevada, it's mandatory and the $150 fee is non-negotiable. You can file it online through SilverFlume alongside your Articles of Organization.
State Business License
Most Nevada LLCs are required to obtain a State Business License from the Nevada Secretary of State. The initial application fee is $200, and it's filed at the same time as your Articles of Organization and Initial List. The license must be renewed every year for another $200.
Note that the Nevada State Business License is separate from any city or county business licenses your LLC may need depending on where it operates. The Secretary of State license covers the state level only. Check with your local city or county for any additional local licensing requirements.
Annual List and ongoing compliance
After formation, Nevada LLCs must file an Annual List of Managers or Members each year with the Nevada Secretary of State. The filing fee is $150. The Annual List is due by the last day of the month in which your LLC was originally formed — your anniversary month — and you can file it up to 90 days before that deadline.
Plus, you'll need to renew your State Business License every year for $200. That brings your total annual compliance cost to $350 — $150 for the Annual List and $200 for the license renewal. Both are due on the same schedule, so it's worth tracking them together.
Foreign LLC registration in Nevada
If your LLC was formed in another state but you want to do business in Nevada, you need to register as a foreign LLC with the Nevada Secretary of State before you start operating there. The total state fees for foreign LLC registration are also $425 — the same as domestic formation.
The $425 breaks down as: $75 for the Registration of Foreign LLC form, $150 for the Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, and $200 for the State Business License. The same annual renewal requirements apply after registration.
Other requirements and fees
Beyond the state filing fees, most Nevada LLCs will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. An EIN is free to get directly from the IRS and you'll need it to open a business bank account, file taxes, and pay employees. You can apply at irs.gov/ein.
Nevada also requires LLCs to maintain a registered agent with a physical Nevada address. The registered agent receives official legal and state correspondence on behalf of your LLC. If you don't have a Nevada address, a registered agent service covers this requirement. Nevada has no state income tax, but LLCs with gross revenue over $4 million are subject to the Commerce Tax — a tax professional can help you figure out whether that applies to your business.
An operating agreement isn't required by Nevada law, but it's worth having. It sets out how your LLC is managed, how profits are split, and how decisions get made — details that matter if you ever bring in a partner or face a dispute.
FAQ
The minimum state cost to form a Nevada LLC is $425. That breaks down as $75 for the Articles of Organization, $150 for the Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, and $200 for the State Business License. All 3 fees are due at the same time when you file with the Nevada Secretary of State.
After formation, plan for $350 per year in recurring state fees — $150 for the Annual List and $200 to renew your State Business License.
The Nevada State Business License costs $200 at initial formation and $200 to renew each year. This license is issued by the Nevada Secretary of State and is required for most LLCs doing business in Nevada. It's separate from any city or county licenses your business may also need.
The Nevada Secretary of State charges $75 for the Articles of Organization, $150 for the Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, and $200 for the State Business License — a combined $425 at formation. Ongoing annual fees are $150 for the Annual List and $200 for the State Business License renewal, totaling $350 per year.
Nevada calls its annual report the Annual List of Managers or Members. You file it with the Nevada Secretary of State each year by the last day of your LLC's anniversary month — the month your LLC was originally formed. The filing fee is $150, and you can file up to 90 days before the deadline through Nevada's SilverFlume portal.
Don't forget to renew your State Business License at the same time for $200. Missing either deadline can put your LLC out of good standing with the state.
Nevada has no state corporate income tax and no personal income tax, which makes it attractive for many business owners. However, Nevada LLCs with gross revenue over $4 million are subject to the Commerce Tax. You'll still owe federal taxes based on how your LLC is classified by the IRS. A tax professional can help you figure out your full tax picture.
Bizee's formation fee is $0 — you pay only the required Nevada state fees. We collect the $425 in state fees on your behalf and file your Articles of Organization, Initial List, and State Business License application with the Nevada Secretary of State. The first year of registered agent service is included at no additional cost.
No. Nevada does not require LLCs to have an operating agreement. That said, having one is worth the effort — it documents how your LLC is managed, how profits are divided, and how decisions get made. Without one, Nevada's default LLC rules govern those questions, which may not reflect what you actually want.
