Lesson 1 · Nevada
How to Start an LLC in Nevada (2026): a 7-Step Lesson and the 3 Best LLC Services
Key facts
Lesson goals
- Where to file in Nevada and what the fee is
- What the agent rule says
- The recurring state filing
- The services we recommend
Our graded picks for Nevada
1. Mainstay Filing: best for skipping the annual list paperwork
First in the class in Nevada is Mainstay Filing: you pay $199 each year and the formation, the registered agent service and the annual list all get done.
Over three years it costs $200 more than Nevada Registered Agent.co, but the grade rewards the extra steps it takes care of.
It also files the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal for you, and Nevada's $350 fee is billed at cost.
What the price covers
- The formation filing
- Registered agent for twelve months
- Annual list prepared and filed
- The EIN application
- State fee added at cost
Marks in its favor
- A flat $199 each year
- No jump at renewal ($199)
- It takes care of the EIN application
Where it loses points
- Nevada Registered Agent.co renews for $100 less
2. Nevada Registered Agent.co: best for a budget formation
Taking second place is Nevada Registered Agent.co, where formation costs $199 beyond the state fee, and the agent renews at $99.
Its price leaves out the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal, so plan to file that yourself every year.
What the price covers
- Formation prepared and filed
- The first year of agent service
Marks in its favor
- A free first agent year
- A formation fee of $199
- $99 yearly from year two
Where it loses points
- It does not file the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal
- It charges $99 for the EIN step
3. Registered Agent NV.org: best for a local filer
Taking third place is Registered Agent NV.org, where formation costs $199 beyond the state fee, and the agent renews at $99.
Its price leaves out the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal, so plan to file that yourself every year.
Nevada Registered Agent.co and this service charge the same.
What the price covers
- Formation prepared and filed
- The first year of agent service
Marks in its favor
- $99 yearly from year two
- A free first agent year
- A formation fee of $199
Where it loses points
- It does not file the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal
- It charges $99 for the EIN step
Our Nevada picks side by side
| # | Service | First year | From year two | Three-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Nevada Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Nevada Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Registered Agent NV.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Registered Agent NV.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The steps
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Step
1Come up with a name
Use the business search at the Nevada Secretary of State to see whether another Nevada company already holds your name; a clash can get the filing sent back.
Jot down two backup names before you search.
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2Decide who your registered agent will be
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. A commercial registered agent, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity with a physical Nevada address), or the title of an office in the company itself. Anyone acting as agent for 10 or more companies has to register as a commercial agent.
The address has to be a street address in Nevada. A P.O. box alone is not enough.
Every pick on our list includes a registered agent.
Where this comes from: The official page is leg.state.nv.us, last confirmed in October 2026
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Step
3File it on your own, or hand it off
Filing directly costs only the $425 state fee. A service adds $199 but handles the forms. See the graded list.
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Step
4Prepare and file the Articles of Organization
The Articles of Organization is what you prepare for the Nevada Secretary of State, and the filing fee that goes with it is $425, as NRS 86.151 provides. According to the state, processing is Online usually the same day at no extra cost.
Where this comes from: The official page is leg.state.nv.us, last confirmed in October 2026
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Step
5Get the company a tax ID (EIN)
Once approved, the LLC can get a federal tax ID, the EIN, from the IRS. A business bank account will need it. If you hire Mainstay Filing, it files the EIN application for you.
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6Draft the operating agreement
Even if you are the only owner, a written operating agreement kept with the company records is a good idea for a Nevada LLC.
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Step
7Keep the LLC active
File the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal every year ($350), by last day of the LLC's anniversary month, and the LLC stays active. Late filings add $175.
Where this comes from: The official page is nvsos.gov, last confirmed in October 2026
The cost of this lesson
| Cost item | Who you pay | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Filing the LLC | State | $425 |
| State report | State | $350 every year |
| Late filing penalty | State | $175 |
| Service fees (optional) | The service | $199 up front |
| Three-year state total | State | $1,125 |
Why this order
Homework the price handles decided first place in Nevada. It is worth 33% of the grade, and the rest comes from tuition over three years, year-two price, fit with the state's lesson plan and pricing a beginner can read.
Nevada Registered Agent.co costs less, but the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal stays with you.
Nevada questions
What is the price of forming a Nevada LLC?
The state's fee is $425. A service from our graded list adds $199 in year one.
Which form creates the LLC?
Step 4 of this lesson shows how to complete the Articles of Organization and where to send it: the Nevada Secretary of State.
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
How long does Nevada take to process the filing?
Usually Online usually the same day at no extra cost.
What does Nevada require each year?
Nevada asks for the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal every year. The fee is $350, and the due date is last day of the LLC's anniversary month.
Can I form the LLC without a service?
A service is optional. Owners can send the paperwork themselves with the $425 fee, provided they appoint a registered agent.
Which LLC service should a first-time founder use?
Mainstay Filing first, then Nevada Registered Agent.co and Registered Agent NV.org; Mainstay Filing leads on homework the price handles.
Class references
- Source for Nevada yearly filing: Annual list + license: fees: nvsos.gov, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Nevada report due date: leg.state.nv.us, confirmed in August 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Nevada formation fee: Fees at formation, official source: nvsos.gov, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Nevada formation fee: Fees at formation, official source: leg.state.nv.us, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Nevada registered agent statute: leg.state.nv.us, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Processing, official source: bizhub.nv.gov, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Mainstay Filing, Nevada service page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026
- Nevada Registered Agent.co, pricing page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026
- Registered Agent NV.org, pricing page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026