Nevada LLC Cost and Filing Fees (2026)

Q: How much does it cost to start an LLC in Nevada?

It costs $425 to start most Nevada LLCs: a $75 Articles of Organization filing fee, a $150 Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, and a $200 State Business License. All three are paid to the Nevada Secretary of State, usually together through the SilverFlume portal.

Q: What is the annual cost of a Nevada LLC?

Each year a Nevada LLC pays $350 in state fees: a $150 Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and a $200 State Business License renewal, both due by the last day of the LLC's anniversary month under NRS 86.263 and NRS 76.130.

Q: Is a Nevada registered agent required and how much does it cost?

A registered agent is required under NRS 86.231. You can serve as your own agent for free if you have a Nevada street address, or hire a commercial registered agent whose fee is set by the provider, commonly a yearly charge. The state charges no separate agent fee.

Q: How much does it cost to dissolve a Nevada LLC?

Filing Articles of Dissolution with the Nevada Secretary of State costs $100 under NRS 86.561. You must also be current on your Annual List and State Business License, so any unpaid fees or penalties must be resolved before or during dissolution.

Fact-checked by the LegalGlass editorial team against primary sources · Published Aug 6, 2026 · Last updated Aug 6, 2026

A Nevada LLC costs $425 at formation: a $75 Articles of Organization filing fee, a $150 Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, and a $200 State Business License, all paid to the Nevada Secretary of State. After that, the LLC costs $350 per year to keep in good standing - a $150 Annual List plus a $200 license renewal. Nevada has no personal or corporate income tax and no LLC franchise tax.

Quick Answer

Formation total: $425 (Articles $75 + Initial List $150 + License $200)
Annual total: $350 (Annual List $150 + License renewal $200)
Articles of Organization: $75 (NRS 86.561)
State Business License: $200 for LLC / $500 for corporation (NRS 76.100)
Income / franchise tax: None on individuals, corporations, or LLCs
EIN: $0 - free from the IRS

What Does It Cost to Start a Nevada LLC?

The one-time cost to form a Nevada LLC is $425 in mandatory state fees. That figure is the sum of three filings the Nevada Secretary of State requires at formation: the $75 Articles of Organization filing fee under NRS 86.561, the $150 Initial List of Managers or Managing Members under NRS 86.263, and the $200 State Business License under NRS 76.100. Nevada bundles all three in its SilverFlume online portal, so most founders pay the full $425 in a single transaction. For the step-by-step filing process, see how to form an LLC in Nevada.

Unlike states that charge only a single formation fee, Nevada's Initial List and State Business License are what make its up-front cost higher. There is no way to skip them: an LLC cannot operate legally in Nevada without a State Business License, and the Initial List is a statutory formation requirement. For the national picture, see how much an LLC costs.

It helps to separate the fees Nevada requires from the ones that are optional. The three mandatory formation fees - Articles, Initial List, and State Business License - total $425 and are non-negotiable for a standard LLC. Everything else, such as a name reservation, a certified copy, expedited processing, or a commercial registered agent, is a choice you make based on your situation. Understanding that split keeps you from overpaying: a service that quotes a much higher "Nevada LLC package" is usually bundling optional add-ons and its own markup on top of the $425 the state actually charges.

Nevada LLC Fee Schedule (2026)

The table below lists the state fees a Nevada LLC most often encounters, each verified against NRS Chapter 86, NRS Chapter 76, or the Nevada Secretary of State fee schedule. Amounts are effective for 2026 and are set by statute, not by any filing service.

Item	When	Fee (2026)	Agency
Articles of Organization	Formation	$75	Secretary of State
Initial List of Managers or Managing Members	Formation	$150	Secretary of State
State Business License (LLC)	Formation	$200	Secretary of State
Annual List of Managers or Managing Members	Each year	$150	Secretary of State
State Business License renewal	Each year	$200	Secretary of State
Name reservation (90 days)	Optional, before filing	$25	Secretary of State
Certified copy of a document	Optional	$30	Secretary of State
Articles of Dissolution	Closing	$100	Secretary of State
Federal EIN	After formation	$0 (free)	IRS

Late-filing penalties, expedited-processing fees, and additional certified-copy charges apply in specific situations and are covered in the sections below. Because expedite fees change, confirm the current amount on the Secretary of State fee schedule before you rely on it.

What Is the Annual Cost of a Nevada LLC?

The recurring cost of a Nevada LLC is $350 per year: a $150 Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and a $200 State Business License renewal. Both are due by the last day of the month in which the LLC's formation anniversary falls, under NRS 86.263 and NRS 76.130. There is no separate annual franchise tax and no annual income tax, so for most small LLCs the $350 is the entire ongoing state obligation. See Nevada's Annual List and State Business License for filing details.

The timing matters for budgeting. Because the Initial List and first State Business License are paid at formation, your first-year cash outlay is the full $425. The $350 renewal cycle does not begin until the following year, when the Annual List and license renewal come due by the last day of your anniversary month. Plan for $425 up front and $350 every year after that. If you form late in a month, remember the Initial List is still due by the last day of the first month after formation, so leave enough lead time to file it on schedule.

Registered Agent Cost

Nevada does not charge a separate state fee for having a registered agent, but every LLC must maintain one with a physical Nevada street address under NRS 86.231. If you have a Nevada address and are available during business hours, you can serve as your own agent at no cost. If you hire a commercial registered agent, the price is set by the provider - commonly an annual charge - not by the state. See Nevada registered agent requirements and the national registered agent overview for how to choose.

EIN and Federal Costs

A federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is free directly from the IRS; there is no charge to apply with Form SS-4 online, by fax, or by mail. Any service that charges to "get your EIN" is charging for something the IRS provides at no cost. There is no federal fee to form an LLC - formation is a state act - so your only unavoidable federal step is obtaining the EIN, which the IRS issues at no charge. Learn how the IRS classifies an LLC for tax purposes.

No Income Tax, but Watch the Commerce Tax

Nevada has no personal income tax and no corporate income tax, and it does not impose an LLC franchise tax like some states. That keeps the ongoing cost of a small Nevada LLC low. Two state business taxes can still apply, both administered by the Nevada Department of Taxation. The Commerce Tax applies only when a business's Nevada gross revenue in the fiscal year exceeds $4,000,000; below that threshold, most businesses have no Commerce Tax obligation. The Modified Business Tax, a payroll tax, applies to employers on taxable wages above $50,000 per calendar quarter. See Commerce Tax and business tax.

Optional and Situational Costs

Beyond the mandatory fees, several optional costs come up. A 90-day name reservation costs $25 under NRS 86.176 if you want to hold a name before filing. A certified copy of a filed document costs $30, which banks or courts sometimes require. If you sell taxable goods, a Nevada sales and use tax permit is obtained through the Department of Taxation. Expedited processing is available from the Secretary of State for an additional fee when you need faster turnaround. None of these are required to form or maintain the LLC; they apply only if your situation calls for them.

Late-Filing Penalties

Missing an annual deadline raises your cost. If the Annual List is filed late, a $75 penalty is added to the $150 fee, and a late State Business License renewal carries its own penalty. An LLC that remains in default is moved to revoked status under NRS 86.274 and loses the right to do business in Nevada until it files all delinquent lists, pays the outstanding fees and penalties, and files for reinstatement under NRS 86.276. Filing on time each year is the cheapest path.

How Nevada's Cost Compares

Nevada's formation cost of $425 is higher up front than states that charge only a single filing fee, largely because of the mandatory $200 State Business License and $150 Initial List. In exchange, Nevada charges no income tax and no franchise tax. Whether that trade is worth it depends on where you actually do business: if your LLC operates in another state, you generally must also register there as a foreign LLC and pay that state's fees. For a side-by-side view of formation costs, see how much an LLC costs and compare with a sibling state guide such as how to form an LLC in Nevada.

One cost trap catches out-of-state owners in particular. Nevada is often marketed as a "tax-free" place to form, but forming a Nevada LLC does not exempt you from taxes and fees where you actually live and work. If your business operates in another state, that state will generally require you to register the Nevada LLC as a foreign LLC and pay its registration and annual fees, and to pay its income tax on income earned there. In that scenario you pay Nevada's $425 plus $350 a year and the other state's costs - often more than simply forming in your home state. Nevada's cost advantage is real mainly for businesses that genuinely operate in Nevada.

Doing It Yourself vs. Paying a Service

You can file everything yourself through SilverFlume and pay only the state fees - $425 to form and $350 a year to maintain. Formation services add their own charge on top of those state fees for convenience, document preparation, or registered-agent service, and some bundle an EIN, which the IRS provides for free. None of that is required by Nevada. If you use a service, read the itemization so you can see which dollars are the state's mandatory fees and which are the provider's optional charges. The state's numbers do not change based on who files them, and there is no separate federal fee to form an LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Nevada?

$425: a $75 Articles of Organization fee, a $150 Initial List, and a $200 State Business License, all paid to the Nevada Secretary of State, usually together through SilverFlume.

What is the annual cost of a Nevada LLC?

$350 per year - a $150 Annual List and a $200 State Business License renewal - both due by the last day of the LLC's anniversary month under NRS 86.263 and NRS 76.130.

Does Nevada have an LLC franchise tax or income tax?

No. Nevada has no personal income tax, no corporate income tax, and no LLC franchise tax. Larger LLCs may owe the Commerce Tax on Nevada gross revenue above $4,000,000; employers may owe the Modified Business Tax.

Is a Nevada registered agent required and how much does it cost?

Yes, under NRS 86.231. You can be your own agent for free with a Nevada street address, or hire a commercial agent whose fee is set by the provider. The state charges no separate agent fee.

How much does it cost to dissolve a Nevada LLC?

Filing Articles of Dissolution costs $100 under NRS 86.561. You must also resolve any unpaid Annual List or State Business License fees and penalties. See how to dissolve an LLC in Nevada.

Sources

Nevada Revised Statutes - Chapter 86, Limited-Liability Companies (NRS 86.561 $75 Articles / $100 dissolution; 86.263 lists; 86.176 name reservation; 86.231 registered agent).
Nevada Revised Statutes - Chapter 76, State Business Licenses (NRS 76.100 $200 LLC / $500 corporation; 76.130 renewal).
Nevada Secretary of State - Limited-Liability Companies (formation fees and lists).
Nevada Secretary of State - SilverFlume business portal.
Nevada Department of Taxation - Commerce Tax ($4,000,000 gross-revenue threshold).
Nevada Department of Taxation - Modified Business Tax ($50,000 quarterly wage threshold).
IRS - About Form SS-4 (free EIN).
IRS - Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Cornell Legal Information Institute - Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Cornell Legal Information Institute - NAC 76.070, home-business exemption (State Business License exemptions).

LegalGlass provides general information for educational purposes and is not a law firm or a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney or tax professional. Laws, fees, and thresholds change; verify current requirements with the Nevada Secretary of State and Nevada Department of Taxation before acting.