Fees
Nevada LLC formation costs
$75 Articles + $150 Initial List + $200 State Business License = $425 first-year; $550/yr ongoing (Annual List $350 + Business License $200)
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
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| Articles of Organization filing fee | $75 | One-time Nevada SOS filing fee. Lowest base formation fee in the DE/WY/NV triad. However, the Initial List and Business License fees apply in the first year, making total first-year cost $425. |
| Initial List of Managers or Members | $150 | Due within 30 days of formation. One-time fee in year one; replaced by the Annual List ($350) in subsequent years. Filed with the Nevada Secretary of State. |
| State Business License | $200/year | Annual fee due at formation and each anniversary. Required for all Nevada LLCs. Does not exempt the LLC from local business licenses in Clark County or Las Vegas — local licensing is separate. |
| Annual List of Managers or Members | $350/year | Due each year on the LLC's anniversary month (replaces the $150 Initial List after year 1). Combined with the $200 State Business License: $550/yr total ongoing obligation. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | Reserves the LLC name for 90 days via the SilverFlume portal. Optional — most filers proceed directly to filing Articles of Organization. |
| EIN application | Free | IRS Form SS-4 — free online at irs.gov/ein. No state fee. |
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Requirements
What you need to know before filing
- Name must contain 'LLC', 'L.L.C.', 'Limited Liability Company', 'Limited-Liability Company', or 'Limited Liability Co.' — Nevada accepts several variations.
- A registered agent with a Nevada physical street address (no PO boxes) must be maintained at all times. Nevada residents may self-serve as RA; out-of-state owners typically use a commercial RA service.
- Articles of Organization are filed with the Nevada Secretary of State (SilverFlume portal). Member names are NOT required on the public filing — Nevada is one of the few states with strong statutory privacy protections for LLC owners.
- Nevada LLCs must file an Initial List of Managers or Members ($150) within 30 days of formation. This list IS filed with the SOS but is not required to identify the beneficial owner if nominees are used.
- Nevada LLCs must obtain and maintain a State Business License ($200/yr) from the Nevada Secretary of State — this is in addition to formation and annual list fees.
- An Annual List of Managers or Members ($350) is due each year on the anniversary month of formation.
- An EIN from the IRS is required to open a business bank account and for federal tax filing.
- Nevada imposes no state income tax on individuals and no franchise tax on LLCs — the $200 State Business License functions as a flat annual fee but is not revenue-based.
Documents
What you'll need to file
- Articles of Organization — filed with the Nevada Secretary of State via SilverFlume. Requires LLC name (with valid designator), registered agent name and NV street address, and organizer signature. Member names are not required on the public filing.
- Initial List of Managers or Members ($150) — filed within 30 days of formation with the Nevada SOS.
- State Business License application ($200) — filed at time of formation or Initial List filing.
- Registered agent consent — RA must accept appointment. NV residents may self-serve; out-of-state owners use a commercial RA service.
- Operating Agreement — not filed with the state but governs member rights, profit allocation, and management structure. Critical for multi-member LLCs and privacy structures using nominee members.
- IRS SS-4 (EIN Application) — completed online at irs.gov/ein after the Articles are filed.
- Annual List of Managers or Members ($350) — filed each year on the anniversary month.
- State Business License renewal ($200) — renewed annually.
- Business bank account documentation — EIN letter, Articles of Organization, and Operating Agreement.
Registered agent
Who receives legal mail for your LLC
Required in every state. Florida requires a physical FL street address.
- Required?
- Yes
- Who can serve
- Nevada resident individual with a physical NV street address, or a business entity authorized to act as registered agent in Nevada (no PO boxes)
- Can I serve myself?
- Yes
- Commercial RA cost
- ~$100/yr
Out-of-state owners who cannot self-serve use a commercial RA service ($50–$150/yr). The RA's address is the only address required on the public Articles of Organization — member names and addresses are not required on the NV public record, enabling anonymous LLC formation.
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Process
How to form a LLC in Nevada
Sequential — each step gates the next.
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Check name availability with the Nevada Secretary of State Search the Nevada SOS name database via SilverFlume at esos.nv.gov to confirm your desired LLC name is available. The name must include a valid designator and must not be deceptively similar to an existing NV entity. Optional: reserve for 90 days ($25) while you prepare documents.
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Appoint a Nevada registered agent Designate a registered agent with a physical Nevada street address (no PO boxes). Nevada residents may self-serve as RA. Out-of-state owners use a commercial RA service ($50–$150/yr). The RA's address is the only address required on the Articles of Organization, keeping member addresses off the public record.
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File the Articles of Organization ($75) File online via the SilverFlume portal at esos.nv.gov. The Articles require only the LLC name, registered agent information, and organizer signature — member names are not required. Pay the $75 filing fee. Standard processing is 1–2 business days; expedited options are available.
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File the Initial List and obtain State Business License ($350 combined) Within 30 days of formation, file the Initial List of Managers or Members ($150) and obtain the State Business License ($200) via the SilverFlume portal. These are separate from the Articles filing but are required to place the LLC in good standing. Total first-year cost: $75 + $150 + $200 = $425.
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Draft an Operating Agreement Nevada's LLC statutes (NRS Ch. 86) permit broad contractual flexibility. An Operating Agreement governs member rights, distribution rules, management authority, and transfer restrictions. Particularly important for privacy structures using nominees or where beneficial ownership is separate from the managing member on record.
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Obtain an EIN from the IRS After the Articles of Organization are approved, apply for an EIN at irs.gov/ein. The online application takes under 15 minutes and provides the EIN immediately. Print the EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575) for bank account opening.
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Register as a foreign LLC in your operating state (if applicable) If your LLC will physically operate outside Nevada — common for privacy-focused formations — you must register as a foreign LLC in each state where you have economic nexus. Foreign qualification fees and annual obligations in your home state are in addition to Nevada's $550/yr combined Annual List + Business License obligation.
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File the Annual List and renew Business License each year Each year on the LLC's anniversary month, file the Annual List of Managers or Members ($350) and renew the State Business License ($200) via the SilverFlume portal. Total: $550/yr. A $75 late penalty applies for missed filings; continued non-compliance results in administrative dissolution.
Annual obligations
What your LLC owes every year
Year-2+ costs most formation guides omit.
| Obligation | Due date | Fee | Consequence if missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Annual List of Managers or Members | Anniversary month of formation each year | $350.00 | $75 late penalty for filing after due date. Continued non-compliance results in administrative dissolution. |
| Nevada State Business License | At formation, then annually during anniversary month | $200.00 | $100 late fee plus revocation for non-renewal. Administrative dissolution on continued non-compliance. |
Provenance
Statute basis & official sources
Last verified 2026-05-06.
Nevada Revised Statutes Ch. 86 (Limited Liability Companies); NRS § 86.401 (charging-order protection); NRS § 86.505 (annual list); Nevada State Business License: NRS Ch. 76; IRS guidance on single-member LLC disregarded entity treatment.
Direct filing portal: https://esos.nv.gov/EntitySearch/OnlineEntitySearch
If you skip the LLC
- Operating as a sole proprietor with no LLC means unlimited personal liability — a business debt or lawsuit can reach your personal assets (home, savings, investments).
- Without an LLC, Nevada's charging-order-only remedy does not apply — creditors can pursue your personal assets without restriction.
- Sole proprietors lose the flexibility to elect S-corp tax treatment (available to LLCs) once revenue justifies it, forfeiting thousands annually in self-employment tax.
- Banks, payment processors, and commercial landlords require an EIN and formal business entity for account opening and lease execution.
- Failure to file the Annual List by the deadline results in a $75 late penalty; failure to renew the State Business License leads to administrative dissolution of the LLC.
Formation context
Who should form in Nevada?
- Recommended for
- Business owners with an actual physical presence in Nevada (Las Vegas, Reno) who want to avoid foreign qualification costs; Privacy-focused founders who want strong statutory anonymity protections and no member disclosure on public filings; Closely-held businesses and holding LLCs seeking charging-order-only creditor remedies under NRS § 86.401
- Tax treatment (default)
- Pass-through by default at the federal level: single-member LLCs are disregarded entities (Schedule C); multi-member LLCs are partnerships (Form 1065). Nevada imposes no state income tax and no franchise tax. The State Business License ($200/yr) and Annual List ($350/yr) are flat administrative fees, not revenue-based taxes.
Nevada is a less cost-effective formation-only state than Wyoming due to its $550/yr combined annual obligation. If you have no Nevada nexus, Wyoming provides equivalent or stronger asset-protection and privacy at $60/yr minimum. Form in Nevada only when you have actual business activity there or a specific legal need for Nevada's statutory framework.
No publication requirement in Nevada — unlike New York or Nebraska, you do not need to publish notice in a newspaper after filing.
FAQ
Common Nevada (Las Vegas) LLC formation questions
How does Nevada's LLC cost compare to Wyoming and Delaware?
Nevada has the highest ongoing annual cost in the DE/WY/NV triad: $550/yr ($350 Annual List + $200 Business License). Delaware costs $300/yr (Annual LLC Tax). Wyoming costs $60/yr minimum (Annual Report). Over 3 years: Nevada ~$1,525 ($425 year 1 + 2×$550); Delaware ~$990 ($90 + 3×$300); Wyoming ~$280 ($100 + 3×$60). Nevada is the most expensive of the three on an ongoing basis. Its appeal is strong privacy protections and a post-Olmstead charging-order statute, not low cost.
Does Nevada offer better privacy than Delaware or Wyoming?
Nevada, Wyoming, and Delaware all permit formation without member names on the public record. Nevada's statutory privacy protections are strong — NRS Ch. 86 does not require beneficial owner disclosure on the Articles or Annual List. Wyoming is generally considered equally strong on privacy with the added benefit of lower annual fees. Delaware's Certificate of Formation also omits member names. For maximum anonymity, Wyoming and Nevada are the top choices; Delaware is weaker on privacy for multi-entity holding structures.
What is Nevada's State Business License, and is it a franchise tax?
Nevada's State Business License ($200/yr) is not technically a franchise tax — it does not vary by revenue or assets. However, it functions like one: it is a mandatory flat annual fee required for all Nevada LLCs to remain in good standing. Combined with the Annual List ($350/yr), the total ongoing obligation is $550/yr regardless of revenue, making Nevada less attractive than Wyoming ($60/yr minimum) for low-revenue LLCs.
Why is Nevada no longer considered the best asset-protection state?
Nevada's asset-protection reputation was built in the 1990s–2000s, before Wyoming enacted stronger statutory charging-order protection. The Olmstead case (Florida, 2010) highlighted that single-member LLC charging-order protection was not universal, prompting Nevada to codify the charging-order-as-exclusive-remedy via NRS § 86.401 for both single-member and multi-member LLCs. Wyoming has consistently offered this protection via statute since its 1977 LLC Act. Most asset-protection attorneys now rank Wyoming's charging-order statute as the strongest, with Nevada second.
Who should form their LLC in Nevada instead of Wyoming?
Nevada is a reasonable choice for business owners who: (1) already have a physical presence in Nevada (Las Vegas or elsewhere) and want to avoid foreign qualification fees; (2) need Nevada's specific statutory framework for privacy or holding structures; or (3) are operating a business that serves Nevada customers and needs local credibility. For pure asset-protection or holding structures with no Nevada nexus, Wyoming offers equivalent or stronger protection at significantly lower annual cost ($60/yr vs. $550/yr).
What is the Initial List, and does it expose my identity?
The Initial List of Managers or Members ($150) is a required filing due within 30 days of formation, submitted to the Nevada Secretary of State. It lists the names and addresses of the LLC's managers (or members if member-managed). However, it does not require disclosure of beneficial owners if a nominee manager is used. For maximum privacy, some formations use a nominee manager on the Initial List while the beneficial owner holds economic rights through the Operating Agreement. Consult an attorney before using nominee structures.
When are Nevada's annual filings due, and what happens if I miss them?
The Annual List ($350) and State Business License renewal ($200) are due each year during the month of the LLC's anniversary of formation (e.g., if formed in June, both are due in June each year). A $75 late penalty applies for the Annual List if filed after the due date. Failure to renew the Business License results in a $100 late fee plus revocation. Continued non-compliance leads to administrative dissolution, which requires reinstatement fees plus payment of all outstanding obligations.
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Next steps after forming your LLC
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Disclaimer: Informational only — not legal advice. LLC laws change; verify with a Nevada business attorney or CPA before filing.