Form an LLC in Nevada
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $561 on Standard.
State filing fee
$436
Typical processing
1 days
Annual report
$350 / yr
Nevada is marketed heavily as a 'business-friendly' state but the math rarely supports it for non-residents. The $436 initial filing total (Articles + Initial List + State Business License) is among the highest in the country, and the annual recurring cost of $350 ($150 annual list + $200 state business license) puts Nevada at the top of the ongoing-fee table.
What Nevada does offer is no state corporate income tax, no franchise tax in the traditional sense, and a long history of LLC case law. For asset protection, Wyoming offers similar legal benefits at a fraction of the cost.
Form in Nevada when you genuinely operate in Nevada (casinos, hospitality, distribution) or when a specific Nevada legal advantage matters for your situation. For everyone else, Wyoming is usually the better-priced alternative.
Best for: Nevada-based operators; founders with a specific Nevada legal advantage to capture.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $436 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 1 days |
| Annual report fee | $350 |
| Annual report due | On the formation anniversary |
- The $436 initial cost includes the $75 Articles fee, the $150 Initial List, and the $200 State Business License.
- Annual recurring cost is $350 - $150 (annual list) + $200 (business license).
Nevada note: Plus state business license $200
Watch outs
- - The 'Nevada is tax-free' marketing is technically true at the state corporate level but irrelevant for most founders because the LLC's income still flows through to the member's home state for taxation.
How we file your Nevada LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the Nevada Secretary of State. The Articles fee is $75 but Nevada bundles in an Initial List of Members and a State Business License at formation, bringing the total to $436.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Nevada operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual list and license renewals
Annual List of Members ($150) and State Business License renewal ($200) are both due on the anniversary month each year.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
What does Nevada formation actually cost?
$436 upfront (Articles + Initial List + State Business License) and $350 every year thereafter. This is the highest recurring cost of any state.
Is Nevada genuinely better for asset protection?
Nevada has strong charging-order protection but Wyoming has identical protection at much lower cost. For most asset-protection cases, Wyoming is the cheaper equivalent.
Can a non-resident own a Nevada LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Nevada.
Ready to form your Nevada LLC?
Total from $561 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.