{"id":21230,"date":"2021-06-28T16:06:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T16:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/?page_id=21230"},"modified":"2024-08-27T05:37:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T09:37:59","slug":"nevada","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Nevada LLC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this article, you\u2019ve either decided to form an LLC or you want to know more about what a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a new business or starting an LLC in a different state (known as a foreign LLC) is exciting, so congratulations!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m going to break down the entire process of forming an LLC in Nevada. But first I\u2019m going to tell you what a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is, as well as some of the reasons people choose LLCs over other business types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(To skip to &#8220;How to Form an LLC,&#8221; click <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#How_To_Start_An_LLC_In_Nevada\">here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212121;color:#212121\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #212121;color:#212121\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#What_Is_a_Nevada_LLC\" title=\"What Is a Nevada LLC?\">What Is a Nevada LLC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#Why_Choose_an_LLC\" title=\"Why Choose an LLC?\">Why Choose an LLC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#1_Limited_Liability_and_Asset_Protection\" title=\"1. Limited Liability and Asset Protection\">1. Limited Liability and Asset Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#2_Privacy\" title=\"2. Privacy\">2. Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#3_Taxation\" title=\"3. Taxation\">3. Taxation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#How_to_Start_an_LLC_in_Nevada\" title=\"How to Start an LLC in Nevada\">How to Start an LLC in Nevada<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#1_Obtain_Articles_of_Organization_Form\" title=\"1. Obtain Articles of Organization Form\">1. Obtain Articles of Organization Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#2_Choose_Your_Business_Name\" title=\"2. Choose Your Business Name\">2. Choose Your Business Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#3_Choose_a_Nevada_Registered_Agent\" title=\"3. Choose a Nevada Registered Agent\">3. Choose a Nevada Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#4_Choose_Your_LLC_Address\" title=\"4. Choose Your LLC Address\">4. Choose Your LLC Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#5_Sign_and_File_Your_Articles_of_Organization\" title=\"5. Sign and File Your Articles of Organization\">5. Sign and File Your Articles of Organization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#Other_LLC_Activities\" title=\"Other LLC Activities\">Other LLC Activities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#Nevada_LLC_Fee_Summary\" title=\"Nevada LLC Fee Summary\">Nevada LLC Fee Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#After_Starting_Your_Nevada_LLC\" title=\"After Starting Your Nevada LLC&nbsp;\">After Starting Your Nevada LLC&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#Step_1_Create_an_Operating_Agreement\" title=\"Step 1. Create an Operating Agreement\">Step 1. Create an Operating Agreement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#Step_2_Apply_For_an_Employer_Identification_Number\" title=\"Step 2. Apply For an Employer Identification Number\">Step 2. Apply For an Employer Identification Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#Step_3_Open_a_Business_Bank_Account\" title=\"Step 3. Open a Business Bank Account\">Step 3. Open a Business Bank Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/nevada\/#In_Summary\" title=\"In Summary\">In Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Nevada_LLC\"><\/span>What Is a Nevada LLC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Nevada LLC is a Limited Liability Company formed in the state of Nevada that is governed by the laws, regulations, and statutes of the state of Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_an_LLC\"><\/span>Why Choose an LLC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years you\u2019ll find many benefits of owning an LLC in Nevada, so this isn\u2019t a comprehensive list. These are the main reasons that LLC owners cite for choosing this structure for their Nevada businesses rather than another business structure, such as a sole proprietorship:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Limited_Liability_and_Asset_Protection\"><\/span>1. Limited Liability and Asset Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many small business owners cite the personal asset and liability protection that they receive from a Nevada LLC as the main reason they chose to form an LLC. The owner of an LLC in Nevada cannot be held personally responsible for the debts and liabilities of their Limited Liability Company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does this mean? If your Nevada business gets sued or goes bankrupt and you\u2019ve formed an LLC, the creditors of your LLC can\u2019t demand your personal assets as compensation for the debts of your LLC in Nevada. Your house, your car, the funds in your personal bank account, and any other personal assets you have will remain safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve had our share of unexpected events and natural disasters in the United States. These events have proved that even the most successful business can be brought to its knees in short order because of an unexpected event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were to lose your business in Nevada, you wouldn\u2019t also lose everything that you\u2019ve bought and earned if you form an LLC in Nevada. Nevada small business owners value this sort of personal asset protection because they've worked hard to obtain their assets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Privacy\"><\/span>2. Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason that many business owners choose to form an LLC in Nevada is you can keep your personal information protected as an LLC owner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hackers and swindlers have become experts in their field. They can now easily steal your identity and use it to accumulate thousands of dollars in debt using small bits of information that the average person would consider insignificant (like your name and address).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose a business type such as a sole proprietorship or sole trader, you\u2019ll need to register your personal information with the Nevada Secretary of State. When you do this the Secretary of State will list it on their website, which means you\u2019ll be providing criminals with information you\u2019d rather not provide to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a Nevada LLC you can keep your information secure and off the public record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How is this possible? You hire what is known as an LLC formation service. An LLC formation service will register their information, instead of your own, with the Nevada Secretary of State, so your identity remains secure and off the public record. You\u2019ll retain ownership of your Limited Liability Company but also protect your personal information from criminals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two LLC formation services that I commonly recommend are <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/reviews\/northwest-registered-agent\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20073\">Northwest Registered Agent<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/reviews\/zenbusiness\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"658\">ZenBusiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Taxation\"><\/span>3. Taxation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The third most commonly cited reason that business owners list for choosing a Nevada LLC rather than other business structures is the tax benefits that Nevada LLCs enjoy. The tax benefits of LLCs are notable compared with other business types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference in tax benefits is most obvious when comparing LLCs to corporations. If you own a corporation you\u2019ll be subjected to what is known as \u201cdouble taxation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how double taxation works. The profits of a corporation are taxed at corporate tax rates, then the corporation\u2019s profits are dispersed to the corporate shareholders as dividends. This means that corporate profits are taxed twice before the shareholders of the corporation even receive them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You avoid double taxation when you form an LLC in Nevada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how the profits of LLCs are taxed. The profits of a Nevada LLC are taxed at company rates (rather than corporate rates) and then doled out to LLC members in the form of personal income (rather than corporation dividends). Personal income is later taxed at personal income tax rates. This means that LLCs' profits aren\u2019t taxed twice before they even show up in an LLC member\u2019s bank account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are even more tax benefits for LLCs beyond avoiding the double taxation of corporation profits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provided a tax benefit for LLCs known as the Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID). QBID provides LLCs with a 20% discount on their taxes. This tax benefit is exclusive to LLCs, so you won\u2019t get it if you form a sole proprietorship or corporation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_an_LLC_in_Nevada\"><\/span>How to Start an LLC in Nevada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>*IMPORTANT* If you\u2019re inexperienced with forming an LLC and would like some guidance, professional LLC formation services are designed to help the formation process go more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LLC formation services help file your formation documents and establish your Nevada LLC for as little as $0 plus state filing fees. (But my favorite LLC formation service is <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/reviews\/northwest-registered-agent\/\">Northwest Registered Agent<\/a>, which charges $39.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about LLC formation services, check out my article about <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/llc\/\">the Best LLC service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps you\u2019ll need to complete to form an LLC in Nevada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Obtain_Articles_of_Organization_Form\"><\/span>1. Obtain Articles of Organization Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to forming an LLC in Nevada is to get a copy of the Articles of Organization form from the Nevada Secretary of State.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get the PDF version of the Nevada Articles of Organization form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsos.gov\/sos\/home\/showpublisheddocument?id=6541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this is the main business formation document that you\u2019ll need to file to form your Nevada LLC, the following steps will refer to the Articles of Organization form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_Your_Business_Name\"><\/span>2. Choose Your Business Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first pieces of information that you\u2019ll need to add to your form is your business name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t just add the first name you think of for your business in Nevada. The Nevada Secretary of State requires that each business has a different name. This means that you\u2019re required to choose a name for your Nevada LLC that isn\u2019t already in use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the Secretary of State\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/esos.nv.gov\/EntitySearch\/OnlineEntitySearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Entity Search<\/a> to determine if the name you\u2019ve initially chosen is available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the name you wanted to use isn\u2019t available you could add a suffix (or multiple suffixes) to the end of it, such as \u201cLimited Liability Company,\u201d \u201cLLC,\u201d \u201cL.L.C.,\u201d \u201cLtd.,\u201d or \u201cCo.\u201d This is a bit like adding numbers to the end of an online username once you discover that the username you first entered wasn\u2019t available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have found an available business name for your Nevada LLC, you must submit a Name Reservation form, which you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsos.gov\/sos\/home\/showpublisheddocument?id=6595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. You can submit the form by mail or online using the Secretary of State\u2019s online filing system, called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsilverflume.gov\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silverflume<\/a>. No matter how you choose to submit your name reservation form, it must include a filing fee of $25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not fond of the official business name that you\u2019ve registered with the Secretary of State for your Nevada LLC, you can register for what is called a trade name, DBA (Doing Business As) name, or fictitious name. To do so you must register the trade name with the county clerk in the county that your Nevada LLC operates in. Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washoecounty.us\/clerks\/admin\/nevada_counties.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a> to each Nevada county clerk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Choose_a_Nevada_Registered_Agent\"><\/span>3. Choose a Nevada Registered Agent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All Nevada state LLCs are required by the Secretary of State to have what is known as a \u201cregistered agent\u201d for their business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered agent is a person or professional service that will accept mail, documents, and service of process on behalf of your Nevada LLC during business hours Monday\u2013Friday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can assume the role of registered agent for your business in Nevada yourself or hire a professional registered agent service. This is a decision that you should consider carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you serve as the registered agent for your business entity, you\u2019ll be required to register your personal information with the Secretary of State. This means it will be listed on the public record. Displaying your name and address on the public record negates the privacy and protection of your personal details that you achieve when you form an LLC and use an LLC formation service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to become the registered agent for your Nevada LLC, the job will cost you a lot of time and will require a fair amount of work on your part. As the registered agent for your business you must be available during business hours on weekdays to receive mail and service of process from government agencies on behalf of your LLC. The problem with this is that most LLCs also operate during normal business hours on weekdays and you cannot be in two places at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss an important piece of mail or a service of process from a government agency, the court may enter a default judgment against you. A default judgment could be catastrophic to your business. Missing correspondence from the Secretary of State could cause your Nevada LLC to lose its legal \u201cgood standing\u201d status and no longer be able to legally conduct business in the state of Nevada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only upside to becoming the registered agent for your LLC is that you don\u2019t have to pay any fees to a professional registered agent service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hire a professional registered agent service, it\u2019s guaranteed that you will receive the mail, legal documents, and service of process accepted on behalf of your Nevada LLC. They will also register their name and address as your registered agent with the Secretary of State. This means that your information won\u2019t be put on the public record for cybercriminals and scammers to access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside to using a professional registered agent service is that they charge fees between $99\u2013$299 per year for their services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s well worth the cost to have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you will receive each piece of mail, legal document, or service of process sent to your business. Default judgments against your business and noncompliance with laws regarding LLCs and registered agents in the state could put you at risk of losing your Nevada LLC and everything you\u2019ve worked to establish. For these reasons I always recommend that new LLCs hire a registered agent service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to know more about registered agent services, check out my article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/best-registered-agent\/nevada\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19907\">Best Nevada Registered Agent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_Your_LLC_Address\"><\/span>4. Choose Your LLC Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding an address to your Articles of Organization form is another business formation filing requirements of Nevada law. You\u2019ll need to register an address with the Nevada Secretary of State to list on the public record for your business entity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The address you register on this form is where your Nevada LLC will receive all its official mail and legal correspondence, so this piece of information is just as important as the name you register for your LLC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided not to use a registered agent service for your Nevada state business, you can register your business\u2019s physical street address. Owners of businesses without physical addresses in the state of Nevada will be forced to register their home or home office address. Registering your home or office address can leave a business owner vulnerable to cybercrime and identity theft, so this is not an ideal scenario.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which address you use, Nevada law states that an LLC must not register a PO Box as their business address even if it is a Nevada state address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a registered agent service for your LLC, they will register a name and address for your LLC with the Secretary of State. This address will show up on the public record as the address associated with your business, but it can\u2019t be traced back to your home or office address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sign_and_File_Your_Articles_of_Organization\"><\/span>5. Sign and File Your Articles of Organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve filled in all the requested information on the form and you\u2019ve double-checked to make sure it\u2019s all accurate, it\u2019s time to sign and file the Articles of Organization for your LLC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sign and file the Articles of Organization for your LLC yourself, but this will register your personal details with the Secretary of State and leave you vulnerable to identity theft. You also have the option to hire an LLC formation service that will sign and file the Articles of Organization on behalf of your LLC in the state of Nevada. This keeps your personal information off the public record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either submit your form online or by mail. If you choose to submit your articles by mail, you must include a check or money order payment for the filing fee to the following address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Secretary of State<br>202 North Carson Street<br>Carson City, Nevada 89701<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to submit the form online, you can do so through the Secretary of State\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsilverflume.gov\/startBusiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silverflume<\/a> online filing system. You\u2019ll be required to make a payment for the state filing fee using a debit or credit card if you submit your form online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve filed your LLC\u2019s Articles of Organization, the Secretary of State will contact you by mail or email once they\u2019ve processed the formation documents and filing fee. If you\u2019ve filed online this should be processed the same day, but if you filed by mail it can take 3\u20135 days. However, if you\u2019d like your documents processed faster, many LLC formation services in the state of Nevada offer expedited processing, which can cut down the processing time to 1\u20133 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_LLC_Activities\"><\/span>Other LLC Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve formed your LLC you\u2019ll be required to perform some activities that have nothing to do with the formation process, but are just as important because they help keep your LLC in legal \u201cgood standing.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state of Nevada doesn\u2019t charge a personal income tax, but every business of any type (LLC, corporation, sole proprietorship, etc.) must file what is known as an Initial List of Managers upon its formation by attaching a copy to the Articles of Organization. Every year after the initial list, it\u2019s referred to as the annual list and is due by the end of the month that you formed your LLC. The filing fee for the initial list is $150 and if you don\u2019t file this annual report on time you\u2019ll be forced to pay a late penalty fee of $75.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LLCs in the state of Nevada are required to pay an annual commerce tax. The rules for the commerce tax are a bit tricky. To find out more, check out the Nevada Department of Taxation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nevadatax.nv.gov\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">site<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also need to pay a business tax if your LLC collects sales tax. This sort of business tax can be paid by registering with both the <a href=\"https:\/\/tax.nv.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nevada Department of Taxation<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/detr.nv.gov\/Page\/Employment_Security_Division\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nevada Employment Security Division<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every business in the state of Nevada must obtain a state business license to legally do business in the state. The state business license is another thing that you\u2019ll need to file annually and the renewal fee is $200. You can initially file the application for your state business license with your Articles of Organization and initial list, filing it with the annual list in subsequent years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can register to start an LLC in Nevada from another state. This type of LLC is known as a foreign LLC. To register as a foreign LLC in Nevada, you must file an Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company form along with the $75 filing fee. Foreign LLCs must file their applications along with their initial annual report. You can register a foreign LLC online or by mail by finding the form on the Secretary of State\u2019s business form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsos.gov\/sos\/businesses\/commercial-recordings\/forms-fees\/all-business-forms#vsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">site<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a lot to remember and it can be quite stressful. If you\u2019d like to take some of the form filing and application burden off of your shoulders, consider hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/peo\/nevada\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20554\">Nevada PEO service<\/a> and subscribing to some <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/best-online-legal-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22183\">online legal services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nevada_LLC_Fee_Summary\"><\/span>Nevada LLC Fee Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve chosen to hire an LLC formation service or go it alone, you\u2019ll be required to pay a few fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/cost\/\">How much does it cost to form an LLC<\/a> in Nevada?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Articles of Organization filing fee:<\/strong> $75<br><strong>Name Reservation filing fee:<\/strong> $25<br><strong>State Business License fee:<\/strong> $200<br><strong>Initial List of Managers filing fee:<\/strong> $150<br><strong>Registered Agent Fee:<\/strong> $99\u2013$299<br><strong>Annual Report filing fee:<\/strong> $150&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Starting_Your_Nevada_LLC\"><\/span>After Starting Your Nevada LLC&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! In forming your LLC you have completed the first and biggest step along your business journey. So take some time to relax and celebrate this milestone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw a small celebration party with some of your close family and friends, go out to dinner, buy yourself something nice, or have a celebratory glass of champagne or wine. But don\u2019t relax for too long. There are still a few things you need to do to so that your LLC can operate as a properly functioning business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Create_an_Operating_Agreement\"><\/span>Step 1. Create an Operating Agreement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LLCs in the state of Nevada are not required to create and file an Operating Agreement, but I recommended that you do it anyway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An Operating Agreement works to function as both a contract between LLC members and also a set of precise instructions that explain how the business should run. It should not only list each LLC member individually but also provide all the necessary details about the managerial, operational, structural, and financial aspects of your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*IMPORTANT* Before you draft the Operating Agreement for your business, consider which sort of management system you would like to utilize for your LLC. If you choose a single-member system, then a single member will make the big decisions for the company. If you choose a multimember system, then a handful of members will vote on decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Operating Agreement should start by listing each of your LLC members individually, designate which members have the authority to make top-tier decisions for the company, and also indicate the ownership percentages and the shares of profits and losses allocated to each LLC member. Your business\u2019s Operating Agreement should define the roles of LLC members and departments. The details of these roles include which departments or members they work most closely with, who their supervisors are, and the roles and tasks that each department is in charge of. This should prevent a lot of petty, workplace squabbles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One important section that many LLC owners forget to add to the Operating Agreements for their businesses is one that clearly spells out what should happen if an LLC member leaves or if new members join the business. This section provides instructions in the event of a major disagreement between LLC members that results in members leaving or being replaced. These logical and easily understood instructions are important during high-stress situations when emotions run wild.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Operating Agreement is one of the most important formation documents for businesses during the first few years of establishment. It provides comprehensive instructions about how the business should run, including the roles of LLC members and their compensation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operating Agreements may not be a filing requirement for LLCs in the state of Nevada, but you should draft one anyway. If you do, be sure to include the sections and the framework I\u2019ve listed here. A poorly written Operating Agreement that doesn\u2019t include the proper instructions will stifle business growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to bungle your Operating Agreement by not allowing for things like change, innovation, and business growth. A well-designed Operating Agreement with all the information I\u2019ve suggested here should allow you to sit back and watch as your business grows and prospers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re worried that you may screw up the Operating Agreement or you\u2019re inexperienced and less than confident about drafting a good agreement for your business entity, you have a few options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first option is to hire an LLC or business formation service. They will typically draft Operating Agreements for businesses as part of their services. The second option is to use the free <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/go\/nwra\/oa\">Operating Agreement template<\/a> for businesses that Northwest Registered Agent provides on their website. And your last option is to sign up for online legal services that will provide you with the framework and legal terms that you need to draft a good Operating Agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Apply_For_an_Employer_Identification_Number\"><\/span>Step 2. Apply For an Employer Identification Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to take part in certain business activities, such as opening an LLC bank account or hiring employees, your LLC must apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). An EIN will qualify your business for permits and business licenses that your LLC would not otherwise qualify for. However, your business isn\u2019t required to hire employees to obtain an Employer Identification Number\u2014an EIN is basically just a tax identification number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An EIN is a tax identification number that identifies businesses in much the same way that a Social Security Number identifies people. An EIN is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and applying is easier than you might think.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of LLC formation services in the state of Nevada will apply for an EIN on behalf of your Nevada LLC. However, it\u2019s not hard to apply for an EIN on your own. Simply head over to the IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/sa.www4.irs.gov\/modiein\/individual\/system-unavailable.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> Monday\u2013Friday, 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m. to apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Open_a_Business_Bank_Account\"><\/span>Step 3. Open a Business Bank Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step to forming strong business foundations for your LLC is to open a dedicated business bank account for your LLC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of small business owners either forget this step or underestimate its importance. They think that running both business and personal transactions through one account is somehow more convenient. There are two crucial reasons you shouldn\u2019t conduct business in this way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening a business bank account will make filing your annual taxes easier. A lot of business owners assume that they will remember which transactions were for business and which were personal. These purchases are often made months before tax season rolls around, however, and remembering such things becomes quite difficult as time passes. So if you have a bank account specifically for business transactions, you can look at all those transactions and know that they weren\u2019t made for personal reasons. This makes filing taxes much simpler.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other reason you shouldn\u2019t use one bank account for business and personal purchases is you\u2019ll leave yourself vulnerable to lawsuits. When you make a business transaction on your personal account, your personal information is at risk, and so is everything in your bank account. This means that not even the asset and liability protection that you enjoy from forming an LLC can protect you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save yourself time and energy, make filing your annual taxes easier, protect your personal assets, simply open a business bank account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need what is known as a \u201cbank kit\u201d to open a business account for your LLC. This includes copies of many formation documents that you\u2019ve obtained when forming your LLC, like your Articles of Organization, the initial list of managers and resolution, EIN, state business license, and Certificate of Good Standing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can collect these documents yourself or use an LLC formation service. LLC formation services in the state typically create a bank kit as part of their services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Summary\"><\/span>In Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! Making the decision to form an LLC in the state of Nevada is the first step toward taking control of your business\u2019s future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve chosen to form your LLC yourself to avoid paying the fees of an <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/llc\/\">LLC formation service<\/a> (which typically have fees that cost as little as $0 plus state filing fees), here are the steps you need to take to form an LLC in the state of Nevada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Obtain the Articles of Organization form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name your LLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/best-registered-agent\/nevada\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19907\">Choose your registered agent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your LLC address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign and file your Articles of Organization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can become overwhelmed quite quickly by all the red tape, legal terminology, form filing, filing fees, and applications involved in the LLC formation process. 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