Form an LLC in Nebraska
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $229 on Standard.
State filing fee
$104
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$13 / yr
Nebraska LLCs file with the Secretary of State at a $104 filing fee, processed within a week through the online portal. The state uses biennial reports - filed every two years on April 1 - at a very low $13 fee.
Nebraska's notable rule is the publication requirement: new LLCs must publish a notice of organization in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the registered office for three consecutive weeks. This is similar to New York's requirement and adds roughly $100-400 to the total formation cost depending on newspaper rates.
Best for: Nebraska-resident businesses (the publication requirement is friction for non-residents).
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $104 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $13 |
| Annual report due | April 1 of every odd-numbered year |
- Publication adds $100-400 to formation cost depending on newspaper rates.
- The biennial report at $13 is one of the cheapest in the country - $6.50/year averaged.
Watch outs
- - Publication is mandatory and the affidavit must be filed with the SoS - skipping it eventually leads to administrative dissolution.
How we file your Nebraska LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Organization
We file with the Nebraska Secretary of State Business Services Division. The $104 fee is paid online.
- 2
Publication of notice
Nebraska requires publication for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper in the county of the registered office. We coordinate this with an approved newspaper.
- 3
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Nebraska operating agreement delivered.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Nebraska biennial report due?
April 1 of every odd-numbered year. The fee is $13.
What is the publication requirement?
After formation, you must publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the registered office for three consecutive weeks. The newspaper's affidavit must be filed with the SoS.
Can a non-resident own a Nebraska LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Nebraska.
Ready to form your Nebraska LLC?
Total from $229 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.