How to Start an LLC in Nevada

The fundamentals of starting an LLC in Nevada include naming your business, picking a registered agent, and filing Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State. Nevada has strong privacy protections for LLC owners, but you can only take advantage of them if you hire a registered agent. Here, we’ll explain how to form your LLC and set it up to succeed.

Start Your Nevada LLC

Create an NV LLC in 5 Steps:

  1. Name Your Nevada LLC
  2. Choose a Registered Agent
  3. File Nevada Articles of Organization
  4. Set Up Business Operations
  5. File BOI Report

Step 1: Name Your Nevada LLC

You need to name your Nevada LLC before you can register it. Nevada has some specific rules surrounding names too. In general, your LLC name should follow these requirements and consider the following suggestions:

What are Nevada’s business name requirements?

Nevada’s LLC laws require your LLC name to:

  • Contain the words “Limited liability company,” “limited company,” “limited,” or an abbreviation like “LLC” or “LC.”
  • Not suggest your LLC is engaged in an unauthorized business activity (for instance, you can’t use the words “accountant” or “auditor” without approval from the Nevada State Board of Accountancy).
  • Be distinguishable from other business names that already exist in Nevada, meaning it can’t be the same or very similar.

How do I know if my LLC name is unique in the state?

To find out if a name is already in use, you can perform a Nevada business search through Silver Flume, Nevada’s official business portal. If the name you search for has a “default” or “active” status, that means it’s not available.

Are others using the name online?

If your name is available in Nevada, consider checking its availability as a domain name or on various social media locations. Both are important if you want to use a similar name across multiple platforms for brand consistency.

When you hire Registered Agents Inc to form your LLC in Nevada, we can register your domain name, set up your business website, and more in minutes.

Can you register the name as a trademark?

Want to protect the originality of your LLC name nationwide? Consider getting a federal trademark for it! When we form your LLC, you can also opt in to our attorney-led trademark service. It includes a clearance check that searches for potential conflicts with trademarks that already exist and recommendations from our attorneys on overcoming them.

Step 2: Choose a Nevada Registered Agent

Nevada law requires LLCs to appoint and maintain a Nevada registered agent to accept legal mail on behalf of the business. That legal mail includes service of process notices, so it’s not a job to treat casually. The registered agent can be:

  • a member of the business, assuming you have a physical Nevada address and are willing to list a title or office position with the company (so instead of listing “Jane Smith,” you’d list “office manager.)
  • a commercial registered agent that represents 10 or more businesses in the state and has filed a Commercial Registered Agent Registration form.
  • a non-commercial registered agent, aka an individual or entity that represents fewer than 10 businesses. This could be anyone from the business owner to a family member.

To be a Nevada registered agent, you must have a physical street address, not a PO box or virtual office. You must be over 18 and available at the listed address during regular business hours Monday through Friday. You must also give signed consent indicating you accept this role.

Can I be my own registered agent in Nevada?

You can be your own registered agent if you’re over 18 with a physical street address and willing to stay in one place most of the business day. But if you choose to be your own registered agent, you’ll have to list your information on the Articles of Organization, which is considered a public document. This erases the privacy protections Nevada offers.

Step 3: File Nevada Articles of Organization

To legally form an LLC in the Silver State, you’ll submit Nevada Articles of Organization and your Nevada State Business License Application to the Nevada Secretary of State.

You can submit your paperwork online or by mail. You must include a $75 filing fee for standard processing, plus $150 for an initial listing and $200 for a business license, bringing the total to $425. If you want 24-hour processing, include an additional $125.

1

LLC name
Include an accepted identifier like “LLC” or “Limited Company.”

2

Registered agent info
List their name and street address. You can also list a separate Nevada mailing address if you wish.

3

Registered agent acceptance
he registered agent should sign here to indicate they accept their appointment.

4

Management structure
Check a box to indicate if your LLC will be managed by members (aka owners) or outside managers.

5

Manager or member addresses
Depending on how your LLC will be managed, you’ll list the names and addresses of either the managers or managing members here.

6

Dissolution date (optional)
Only fill this part out if you have a planned end date for your LLC in mind. Otherwise, leave it blank.

7

Profession (optional)
Include a profession only if you’re forming a PLLC. Otherwise, skip this part.

8

Series/restricted LLC info (optional)
Only check one of these boxes if you’re forming either a series LLC or a restricted LLC. You can skip it otherwise.

9

Organizer info
The name, address, and signature of the person preparing your paperwork.

10

Initial listing/state business license
List the names and addresses of everyone managing your LLC for your Nevada State Business License Application. Under entity type, check the box for LLC.

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Step 4: Set Up Business Operations

You’ll have an official LLC once Nevada approves your Articles of Organization and state business license. That said, you’ll still need to take additional steps to get your business set up and maintain your limited liability.

Draft an operating agreement.
An operating agreement is a guidebook for how your LLC will function on a daily basis. It’s critical that it include everything from how to resolve disputes between members to how voting works. This is an internal document, so you won’t need to file a copy with the state, but you should bring a copy with you when go to the bank to open a business account.

Get an EIN.
EIN stands for Employer Identification Number, and they’re important for doing things like opening bank accounts and hiring employees. Nevada’s Department of Taxation also requires new businesses to have an EIN, and you can get one by using IRS’ online application.

Establish a business bank account.
To help maintain your Nevada LLC’s limited liability status, it’s vital that you keep your business funds and personal fund separated. Establishing a business bank account is a key step in that process.

Obtain licenses and permits.
You’ll fill out your State Business License Application when you submit your Articles of Organization. You may also need either a Sales and Use Tax Permit or a Use Tax Permit from the Nevada Department of Taxation. You should also check with your city and county about any local business licensing requirements.

Step 5: File BOI Report

As of 2024, the majority of businesses are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI Report). This report is part of law Congress passed to crack down on money laundering and fraud.

For the BOI Report, you must list information about the company’s beneficial owners, aka the people with a significant amount of control or influence over your business. Did you form your LLC after January 1, 2024? If so, you must also include information about the person or entity who filed your formation paperwork.

If you’re not eager to file more paperwork, we can submit the BOI Report on your behalf when you hire us to form your Nevada LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is needed to start an LLC in Nevada? 

The filing that forms your Nevada LLC is known as Articles of Organization. You’ll need to pick a business name and designate a registered agent before you can submit your Articles of Organization. You must also pay a minimum of $425 in filing fees and submit your State Business License Application alongside your Articles of Organization.

How are Nevada LLCs taxed? 

Nevada charges a base sales tax rate of 6.85%, though local jurisdictions can add their own taxes on top of that. For instance, the total tax rate in Clark County, home to Las Vegas, is 8.375%. Certain industries are taxed as well. For instance, if you’re selling liquor, you must pay a liquor tax.

There’s no personal income tax in Nevada. For federal taxes, you’ll be taxed as a pass-through entity by default, though you can file paperwork with the IRS if you’d rather your LLC be taxed as an S-corp or C-corp.

While there’s no corporate income tax in Nevada, you must pay the state Commerce Tax if your gross revenues are over $4 million annually.

For more information, or if you have more questions about Nevada business taxes, contact the Nevada Department of Taxation.

Does Nevada require LLCs to file an annual report? 

Nevada doesn’t call it an annual report, but you must renew your Nevada Annual List and State Business License Application every year. The total cost is $350, and it’s due at the end of the anniversary month when you first filed your LLC. So if you filed your LLC on March 18, the Annual List and State Business License Application renewal would be due by March 31 of the next year.

How do I contact the Nevada Secretary of State?

Have questions about your business or filings? You can contact the Nevada Secretary of State in the following ways:

Phone: 775-684-5708
Fax: 775-684-5724
Email: [email protected]

SilverFlume Support Email: [email protected]

Physical & Mailing address:
202 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701

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