| Articles of Organization (state fee) | $425 |
| Annual Report | $350 |
| Registered Agent (1st year, included in bundle) | Included |
| EIN (IRS — included in bundle) | Included |
| TrueFormed formation service fee | $89 |
| Total Year 1 with TrueFormed | $864 |
Year 2+: Registered Agent renewal is $99/yr. Compare: ZenBusiness Year 1 runs about $823 (Pro formation $199 + RA $199 + state fee) for the same services. We publish our full cost breakdown.
Your LLC name must be unique in Nevadaand include "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company." Search the Secretary of State database at Secretary of State website to check availability.
Nevada requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a physical address in the state. A registered agent receives legal and tax documents on behalf of your business. You can serve as your own registered agent if you have a Nevada address, or use a service like TrueFormed. Our $89 formation bundle includes the first year; renewal is $99/year.
File your Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State. You can file online at esos.nv.gov. The filing fee is $425 and processing typically takes Same day.
Or let TrueFormed handle it — our $89 bundle includes this filing plus EIN, Operating Agreement, and your first year of Registered Agent service. You pay the $425 state fee on top.
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your business's tax ID. It's free from the IRS and takes about 5 minutes online. You'll need it to open a business bank account, file taxes, and hire employees.
Nevada doesn't legally require an operating agreement, but every LLC should have one. It defines ownership percentages, management structure, and what happens if a member leaves. Banks often require it to open a business account.
Nevada requires a n annual report filed with the Secretary of State. Deadline: During anniversary month, plus $200 business license fee. The fee is $350.
Miss the deadline and your LLC can be administratively dissolved. If you keep our $99/yr Registered Agent service active we track this deadline automatically; filing the report is a $99 + state-fee add-on when it comes due.
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No state income tax, no corporate tax. $200 annual business license fee also required. High formation/maintenance fees offset tax advantages.
Our $89 bundle covers formation, EIN, Operating Agreement, and your first year of Registered Agent service. State fee ($425) is paid to Nevada at cost.