How to start an LLC in Nevada
Nevada does not let you file just the Articles of Organization and walk away. The Secretary of State requires the Articles, an initial list of managers or managing members, and a State Business License to be filed together, and the same three-part bundle repeats every year as the annual list and licence renewal. Understanding that bundle up front is the difference between budgeting correctly and being surprised by the total.
Nevada LLC facts at a glance
| Official filing agency | Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division |
|---|---|
| Formation document | Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $425 |
| Filing methods | Online through SilverFlume, Mail or in person with the Secretary of State in Carson City or Las Vegas |
| Typical processing (recent) | 5-7 business days |
| Typical expedited processing | 24 hours for an extra $125 |
| Registered agent | Nevada uses the Model Registered Agents Act. An agent can be a Nevada resident, a Nevada entity, or a commercial registered agent registered with the Secretary of State, with a physical Nevada address. |
| Annual List + Business License | $350, due Last day of anniversary month |
| Late penalty | $75 + $100 reinstatement after 90 days |
| State-level business tax | No state income tax. Commerce Tax applies only to businesses with over $4 million in Nevada gross revenue. |
| Publication requirement | None |
| Articles of Organization filing fee | $75, set by statute |
| Initial list of managers or managing members | $150, filed at the same time as the Articles of Organization |
| State Business License | $200 a year, filed with the Secretary of State alongside the initial and annual lists |
| Commerce Tax | Applies only once Nevada gross revenue in a taxable year exceeds $4 million, at rates that vary by industry |
Processing times reflect recent official guidance and change often. Check the Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division current processing calendar before you rely on a date.
File it yourself
Nevada accepts filings directly from business owners. You do not need us, or any other company, to form your LLC. Here is the official portal.
SilverFlume, Nevada's Business PortalThe Nevada lessons
- 1Name your Nevada LLCDesignator wording, the distinguishable name standard, and checking availability through SilverFlume.
- 2Appoint your Nevada registered agentWho can serve under the Model Registered Agents Act, address rules, and commercial agents.
- 3File the Articles of Organization, initial list and business licenceThe three-part bundle: $75 Articles, $150 initial list, $200 State Business License.
- 4Get an EIN and open a bank accountThe free federal EIN, what Nevada banks ask for, and keeping finances separate.
- 5Nevada LLC taxes, Commerce Tax and local licensingNo state income tax, when the Commerce Tax applies, and city or county licence requirements.
- 6File the annual list and renew the State Business LicenseThe $150 annual list plus $200 licence renewal, the deadline, and what happens if you miss it.
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Official sources
- Nevada Secretary of State: business forms and fees
- Nevada Revised Statutes 86.561: fees for filing with the Secretary of State
- Nevada Revised Statutes 86.263: initial and annual list filing requirements
- Nevada Secretary of State: State Business License requirements
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 77: Model Registered Agents Act
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 76: State Business Licenses
- Nevada Department of Taxation: Commerce Tax
- IRS: apply for an Employer Identification Number
Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team, Corporate formation specialists and registered agents