How to Start an LLC in Nevada: Fees, Filings and Annual Requirements
Forming an LLC in Nevada: the state filing fee, how to file, name rules, registered agent, annual report, state taxes, DBA and sales tax permit — from the official state sources.
Quick answers for Nevada
- LLC filing fee
- Filing Articles of Organization for a Nevada LLC costs $75.00. The Initial List of Managers or Members ($150.00) and the State Business License ($200.00), a total of $350.00, must be filed with the articles. Nev. Secretary of State, Instructions for Formation - Limited-Liability Company (rev. 7/1/2026); NRS 86.561, 86.263
- Annual report
- Every Nevada LLC files an annual list of its managers or managing members with the Secretary of State on or before the last day of the month in which the anniversary of its organization falls; the fee is $150. NRS 86.263, 86.272, 76.130
- State franchise or minimum tax
- Nevada's Commerce Tax applies to businesses whose Nevada gross revenue exceeds $4,000,000 in a fiscal year; rates vary by industry. Nev. Department of Taxation, Commerce Tax; Start / Run a Business; NRS 76.130
- How to file
- File Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State, together with the Initial List and State Business License form (the instructions say this is required) and payment. Nev. Secretary of State, Instructions for Formation - Limited-Liability Company (rev. 7/1/2026)
Last verified: 2026-10-27
Forming the LLC
| LLC filing fee | Filing Articles of Organization for a Nevada LLC costs $75.00. The Initial List of Managers or Members ($150.00) and the State Business License ($200.00), a total of $350.00, must be filed with the articles. |
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| How to file | File Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State, together with the Initial List and State Business License form (the instructions say this is required) and payment. The articles give the LLC's name, registered agent (who signs a Certificate of Acceptance), management structure (managers or managing members) and their names and addresses, and the organizer's name, address and signature; a dissolution date is optional. You can file online at www.nvsos.gov, which the Secretary of State says may reduce processing time, or submit the form by mail or in person (Carson City, downtown Las Vegas, or south Las Vegas offices) with a check payable to "Nevada Secretary of State." The instructions read do not state a typical processing time. |
| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain "Limited-Liability Company," "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," or "Limited," or the abbreviation "Ltd.," "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC" or "LC" ("Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and must be distinguishable from names already on file or reserved with the Secretary of State. Certain words (for example, accounting- or bank-related terms) need approval from a regulatory agency or proof of licensure. A name can be reserved for 90 days; the fee is $25. |
| Registered agent | A Nevada LLC must have a registered agent with a street address for service of process in Nevada; that address is the LLC's registered office. The agent can be an individual at least 18 years old, an office or position within the business, or a commercial registered agent authorized to do business in Nevada, and must be available during normal business hours. A P.O. box may be used for mail but cannot replace the physical address. To change the agent, the LLC files a statement of change with the Secretary of State. |
| Operating agreement | Not required. Nevada law says an LLC may, but is not required to, adopt an operating agreement. If adopted, it must be adopted by unanimous vote or unanimous written consent of the members (or by the sole member). Source: NRS 86.286 |
Keeping the LLC in good standing
| Annual report | Every Nevada LLC files an annual list of its managers or managing members with the Secretary of State on or before the last day of the month in which the anniversary of its organization falls; the fee is $150. The State Business License renewal fee of $200 is submitted with the annual list. A company that fails to file the list and pay the fee on time is in default, and a $75 penalty is added to the fee. The Secretary of State may allow an LLC to choose an alternative due date for its lists (NRS 86.263(12)). Source: NRS 86.263, 86.272, 76.130 |
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| State franchise or minimum tax | Nevada's Commerce Tax applies to businesses whose Nevada gross revenue exceeds $4,000,000 in a fiscal year; rates vary by industry. Nevada employers also pay the Modified Business Tax on gross payroll, and are registered for it automatically when they register with the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Separately, LLCs pay the $200 annual State Business License fee to the Secretary of State. |
| Sales tax permit | Every retailer selling tangible personal property that will be stored, used, or consumed in Nevada must have a Sales/Use Tax Permit from the Nevada Department of Taxation (non-retailers may need a Consumer Use Tax Permit). A State Business License is needed first. Apply online through My Nevada Tax or by mailing the Nevada Business Registration Form. The sales tax permit fee is $15.00 per location. |
| DBA / assumed name | A business operating in Nevada under an assumed or fictitious name that differs from the legal name of each owner must file a certificate with the county clerk of each county where it does business. A county may provide by ordinance that the certificate expires after 5 years and must be renewed. Source: NRS 602.010, 602.035 |
Out-of-state LLCs and closing
| Registering an out-of-state LLC | An out-of-state LLC registers with the Nevada Secretary of State using the same formation form (selecting foreign LLC), providing its home-jurisdiction name and date of formation, a declaration of good standing, a records office and principal office address. The registration fee for a foreign LLC is $75. It must also file an initial list ($150) at registration and an annual list ($150) each year, and obtain a State Business License. |
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| Closing an LLC | A Nevada LLC dissolves by filing articles of dissolution with the Secretary of State; the fee is $100. The articles state the LLC's name, that dissolution was approved or required, and the effective date and time (no more than 90 days after filing). Filing a certificate of cancellation also costs $100. Source: NRS 86.531, 86.561 |
Where to get help in Nevada
Starting an LLC & Small Business FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nevada?
Filing Articles of Organization for a Nevada LLC costs $75.00. The Initial List of Managers or Members ($150.00) and the State Business License ($200.00), a total of $350.00, must be filed with the articles.
How do you form an LLC in Nevada?
File Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State, together with the Initial List and State Business License form (the instructions say this is required) and payment. The articles give the LLC's name, registered agent (who signs a Certificate of Acceptance), management structure (managers or managing members) and their names and addresses, and the organizer's name, address and signature; a dissolution date is optional. You can file online at www.nvsos.gov, which the Secretary of State says may reduce processing time, or submit the form by mail or in person (Carson City, downtown Las Vegas, or south Las Vegas offices) with a check payable to "Nevada Secretary of State."
What are the LLC name requirements in Nevada?
The name must contain "Limited-Liability Company," "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," or "Limited," or the abbreviation "Ltd.," "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC" or "LC" ("Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and must be distinguishable from names already on file or reserved with the Secretary of State. Certain words (for example, accounting- or bank-related terms) need approval from a regulatory agency or proof of licensure. A name can be reserved for 90 days; the fee is $25.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Nevada?
A Nevada LLC must have a registered agent with a street address for service of process in Nevada; that address is the LLC's registered office. The agent can be an individual at least 18 years old, an office or position within the business, or a commercial registered agent authorized to do business in Nevada, and must be available during normal business hours. A P.O. box may be used for mail but cannot replace the physical address. To change the agent, the LLC files a statement of change with the Secretary of State.
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Nevada?
Every Nevada LLC files an annual list of its managers or managing members with the Secretary of State on or before the last day of the month in which the anniversary of its organization falls; the fee is $150. The State Business License renewal fee of $200 is submitted with the annual list. A company that fails to file the list and pay the fee on time is in default, and a $75 penalty is added to the fee.
What state taxes does an LLC pay in Nevada?
Nevada's Commerce Tax applies to businesses whose Nevada gross revenue exceeds $4,000,000 in a fiscal year; rates vary by industry. Nevada employers also pay the Modified Business Tax on gross payroll, and are registered for it automatically when they register with the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Separately, LLCs pay the $200 annual State Business License fee to the Secretary of State.
Is an operating agreement required in Nevada?
Not required. Nevada law says an LLC may, but is not required to, adopt an operating agreement. If adopted, it must be adopted by unanimous vote or unanimous written consent of the members (or by the sole member).
How do you register a DBA in Nevada?
A business operating in Nevada under an assumed or fictitious name that differs from the legal name of each owner must file a certificate with the county clerk of each county where it does business. A county may provide by ordinance that the certificate expires after 5 years and must be renewed.
How do you get a sales tax permit in Nevada?
Every retailer selling tangible personal property that will be stored, used, or consumed in Nevada must have a Sales/Use Tax Permit from the Nevada Department of Taxation (non-retailers may need a Consumer Use Tax Permit). A State Business License is needed first. Apply online through My Nevada Tax or by mailing the Nevada Business Registration Form. The sales tax permit fee is $15.00 per location.
How do you register a foreign LLC in Nevada?
An out-of-state LLC registers with the Nevada Secretary of State using the same formation form (selecting foreign LLC), providing its home-jurisdiction name and date of formation, a declaration of good standing, a records office and principal office address. The registration fee for a foreign LLC is $75. It must also file an initial list ($150) at registration and an annual list ($150) each year, and obtain a State Business License.
How do you dissolve an LLC in Nevada?
A Nevada LLC dissolves by filing articles of dissolution with the Secretary of State; the fee is $100. The articles state the LLC's name, that dissolution was approved or required, and the effective date and time (no more than 90 days after filing). Filing a certificate of cancellation also costs $100.
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