The standard state formation package in Nevada is $425 as of October 1, 2026. The standard $425 is three charges, not just the $75 articles filing. Specific license exemptions may apply. Registered-agent service, local licensing and optional services cost extra.
Read the official Nevada source ↗Formation and ongoing requirements at a glance
| Formation document, method and charges | Articles of Organization $75, initial list $150 and ordinary state business license $200: standard formation package $425. File through SilverFlume or with SOS paper forms. Statutory license exemptions can change the package. |
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| Recurring filing and amount | Annual list $150 plus ordinary state business license renewal $200: standard recurring entity/license subtotal $350, subject to license exemptions. |
| First and later deadlines | Initial list at formation unless a permitted alternative date applies. First annual list by the last day of the anniversary month the following year; later lists by that month end annually. License renewal follows the annual-list cycle for entities required to file it. Check an approved alternative date in the record. |
| Registered agent and office | Maintain a registered agent with a Nevada street address for service. A commercial agent or a noncommercial agent/eligible officeholder can be designated under NRS 77.310. The appointment needs the agent certificate of acceptance. Agent fees are not the $200 state license. |
| Next steps after filing | Keep the accepted articles, initial list and business license record. Set the operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and review tax registration and local licenses. Calendar the annual-list and license renewal date. |
| Taxes and exceptions | The state license is separate from local licenses and business taxes. Exemptions, sales tax, payroll and other activity-based taxes require review. Paid formation and agent service are optional private costs, not part of the statutory fees. |
Official sources for these requirements
- www.leg.state.nv.us - official filing, reporting or tax guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
- www.leg.state.nv.us - official filing, reporting or tax guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
- www.nvsos.gov - official filing, reporting or tax guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
- www.leg.state.nv.us - official filing, reporting or tax guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
The cost breakdown
| standard state formation package | $425 · Articles of Organization ($75) + initial list ($150) + ordinary state business license ($200) |
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| Other charges | The standard $425 is three charges, not just the $75 articles filing. Specific license exemptions may apply. Registered-agent service, local licensing and optional services cost extra. |
| Ongoing obligations | The annual LLC list is $150 under NRS 86.263; ordinary state business license renewal is $200 under NRS 76.130. Check whether exceptions or other obligations apply. |
What the official source says
NRS 86.561 sets the $75 articles filing fee. NRS 86.263 requires an initial list at formation and charges $150. NRS 76.100 sets the ordinary state business license fee at $200, with statutory exceptions. See the state source ↗ See also the Nevada business-license statute ↗.
Before you file
Check the current state filing instructions, choose a registered agent that meets the state rules, and budget separately for any annual obligations. If you will operate in another state, you may also need to register there. This guide is a cost starting point, not a filing service.
Budget for the first year and later years
First year: Start with the state formation figure above. Add a qualified registered agent (a paid service only if needed), any registration where you actually operate, local permits and chosen professional services. There is no universal total.
Later years: LLCs must file an annual list and ordinarily renew a state business license. The annual list is $150 under NRS 86.263; ordinary license renewal is $200 under NRS 76.130. Check exemptions and the due date for the specific entity before paying. Official state source
Checked October 1, 2026. Recheck year-specific fees and deadlines.
Registered agent and public information
Required agent and annual-list filings are separate from optional paid formation services. Do not assume buying an agent service hides managers or members in the filings. Official agent or filing guidance
Another state-specific step
The standard $425 formation package is not just the $75 Articles filing; annual list and license obligations continue after formation, subject to exemptions. Official guidance
Questions before filing
- Where is the work actually done, and are there employees, an office or property in another state?
- Which filings and taxes continue in later years, even if revenue is zero?
- Which addresses and management details appear in state records?
- What does the agent cost, if a paid service is needed?
Related decisions: Texas vs Wyoming · agent privacy · nonresident banking · a year with no income.
These facts are not a personal tax, legal or licensing determination. Confirm the latest source and the facts of your case before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to keep an LLC in Nevada?
LLCs must file an annual list and ordinarily renew a state business license. The annual list is $150 under NRS 86.263; ordinary license renewal is $200 under NRS 76.130. Check exemptions and the due date for the specific entity before paying. Costs for an agent service, taxes, licenses or other-state registration are separate and depend on your case.
Can a paid registered agent make a Nevada LLC anonymous?
No blanket anonymity follows from paying an agent. Required agent and annual-list filings are separate from optional paid formation services. Do not assume buying an agent service hides managers or members in the filings.
Why can Nevada LLC formation cost $425 rather than $75?
The ordinary state package includes $75 Articles, a $150 initial list and a $200 state business license; statutory license exceptions may apply.
How much are Nevada LLC annual state list and license fees?
NRS 86.263 sets a $150 annual LLC list fee; an ordinary state business license renewal is $200, with exceptions under state law.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nevada?
The standard state formation package in Nevada is $425 as of October 1, 2026. The standard $425 is three charges, not just the $75 articles filing. Specific license exemptions may apply. Registered-agent service, local licensing and optional services cost extra.
Does the $425 cover every cost?
No. The $425 is the standard state formation package. The standard $425 is three charges, not just the $75 articles filing. Specific license exemptions may apply. Registered-agent service, local licensing and optional services cost extra.
When is the first Nevada annual list due?
By the end of the formation anniversary month the following year, unless a permitted alternative date applies. Later lists recur each year.
Is the Nevada state license the same as a local license?
No. The ordinary $200 state business license is separate from any city or county license and applicable taxes.
Checked October 1, 2026. Government fees and rules can change. Use the official source linked above for the latest requirements; this page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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