Nevada Business Licenses, Fees and Filing Requirements for Your LLC

Different types of businesses have different requirements in Nevada, including related fees and costs. Your NV LLC needs to pay various fees to the federal government, Nevada government and other agencies. Some of these fees are levied by the Nevada Secretary of State or statewide organizations, while others come from the federal government. You may also need to acquire business licenses for your Nevada LLC. On this page, we’ve summarized the most common fees and requirements.

Note that Nevada business licenses and permits might need to be paid when you first form your business, on an ongoing schedule or on an ad hoc basis. Find more details below.

Nevada LLC Formation Costs

When you first incorporate your business in Nevada, you’ll need to file an LLC with the NV Secretary of State and pay a Nevada filing fee. Here are the current fees and filing times for Nevada:

When you form your NV LLC through Incfile, we automatically forward this fee to the Nevada Secretary of State when we file your incorporation paperwork.

Some states allow you to form your LLC more quickly by paying a rush fee. You can compare state filing times and fees here, including expedited fees for Nevada.

Getting an EIN/State Tax ID for Your Nevada LLC

Every Nevada LLC should have a unique Employer Identification Number (EIN). These are provided by the Internal Revenue Service, and you use them when filing taxes, opening a business bank account and paying employees. You can get one yourself at no cost from the IRS or have Incfile obtain one on your behalf.

Foreign Qualification to Operate in a State Outside Nevada

If you’re expanding your Nevada LLC beyond the borders of the state, you will need a Foreign Qualification or Certificate of Authority to operate in another state. This is typically necessary if you have a physical presence, employees or banking in a different state than Nevada. Fees and requirements for Foreign Qualifications depend on each state’s rules. Incfile provides a complete Foreign Qualification service for any state.

Annual Reports for Nevada LLCs

Most states, including Nevada, need you to file a report annually (or on another timeline) with their secretary of state. When you file your NV LLC Annual Report, you will also need to file a business license. Here are the annual filing requirements for Nevada:

Learn about your ongoing Nevada LLC filing requirements and business filing deadlines with our helpful Nevada ongoing filing lookup tool.

Incfile can also complete and file your Nevada Annual Report on your behalf.

Nevada Business Licenses and Permits

Some NV LLCs will need certain business licenses and permits from federal, state and regional organizations. These permits and licenses will have associated fees that you should pay on a one-off or regular basis.

Permits and licenses vary based on:

You can research these permits and licenses yourself or use Incfile’s Business License Research Package, which includes:

Remember that operating your business without the required licenses can expose you to risks and fines from federal, Nevada and local governments.

Nevada LLC Operating Agreements

An Operating Agreement is a business document that covers how the business will be run, how managers and members are chosen, rights and duties of members and several other key areas.

An Operating Agreement is extremely useful for several reasons (learn about them here). If you’re interested in having your Operating Agreement created for you, Incfile can draft a general Operating Agreement template when you choose to form your Nevada business. You can choose to make changes to the template based on your unique requirements.

Ad Hoc Nevada Fees or Requirements for Your LLC

There are several other fees or requirements that you may need to meet during the life of your Nevada LLC. These ad hoc fees will only be payable in specific circumstances, which we’ve listed below.

To Obtain a Fictitious/DBA Name for Your Nevada LLC

If you want your NV business to trade under a different name, you can file a form with the Nevada Secretary of State. You will need to pay a Nevada filing fee. Incfile can file this form on your behalf.

To Change the Nevada Registered Agent for Your NV LLC

Your Nevada LLC needs a Registered Agent, which must be appointed when you first incorporate your LLC. You can also switch to a new NV Registered Agent later. Incfile provides a complete Nevada Registered Agent service.

To Reserve a Name for Your Nevada LLC

If you don’t want to form your NV business right away, you can reserve a name with the Nevada Secretary of State. You will need to pay a small fee to do this.

To Amend Certain Facts About Your Nevada LLC

Your business formation documents state certain facts about your Nevada business when it was originally formed. Over time, these facts might change — if they do, you need to file “Articles of Amendment” with the Nevada Secretary of State. You can do this yourself or have Incfile complete the filing on your behalf.

Areas you might want to file Nevada Articles of Amendment for include:

To Get a Certificate of Good Standing for Your Nevada LLC

Some organizations will request that you prove your Nevada LLC’s compliance with laws and tax requirements. If you need to prove you have met your commitments, you will need a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the Nevada Secretary of State. Incfile can obtain a certificate on your behalf.

The fees listed above detail all the charges that a standard NV LLC will be required to pay. In some circumstances, there may be other one-off, periodic or ad hoc fees not listed above.

Of course, your Nevada LLC will also probably need to pay self-employment, payroll, federal, state and sales taxes, but we will cover that when we talk about taxes for NV LLCs.

FAQs About Nevada LLC Costs