How to Start an LLC in Nevada (2026): 7 Steps and the 3 Best LLC Services
We would send a new founder in Nevada to Mainstay Filing ($199), Registered Agent NV.org ($199) and Nevada Registered Agent.co ($199) for starting an LLC in 2026, in that order. Below the picks you will find 7 steps in order, starting with the name and ending with the yearly upkeep (filing fee $425).
$350 a yearFiled and paid last day of the LLC's anniversary month
Three-year state cost
$1,125Excludes service fees
Number of steps
7Numbered below
Lesson goals
Where and how to file in Nevada
The registered agent requirement
What comes after formation
The services we recommend
Teacher's pick
Our picks for Nevada
How we graded: five criteria, with three-year cost and steps handled counting most.
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1. Mainstay Filing: best for first-time founders who want it handled
Annual price $199 · renewal price $199 · state fee extra
Mainstay Filing gets the top grade here. Why: it takes the formation, the registered agent and every annual list off your list for $199 a year.
Three years with it costs $200 more than Registered Agent NV.org; it wins on what it handles.
You will not file the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal yourself; only the $350 state fee is added.
Read from each company's pricing on November 12, 2026. State fee ($425) not included.
The steps
Step1
Step 1: Name the company
Before you file, look the name up in the business records at the Nevada Secretary of State; a name already in use can send the filing back.
TipPick a spare name too, in case the first is taken.
Step2
Step 2: Choose who will be the registered agent
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.
TipEach pick above can serve as the registered agent.
Official source: As listed on leg.state.nv.us in October 2026
Step3
Step 3: Do it yourself or get help
You can do this on your own for $425, or hand it to a service we picked for $199 on top.
Step4
Step 4: Complete and file the Articles of Organization
The Nevada Secretary of State receives the Articles of Organization along with $425, under NRS 86.151. Typical processing: Online usually the same day at no extra cost.
Official source: As listed on leg.state.nv.us in October 2026
Step5
Step 5: Get the company's tax ID (EIN)
When the approval arrives, apply to the IRS for the EIN. Your bank will want it for the business account. Mainstay Filing's yearly price includes the EIN application.
Step6
Step 6: Put an operating agreement in writing
An operating agreement is internal. Sign it, keep it with the records, and the state never needs a copy.
Step7
Step 7: Stay in good standing with Nevada
The LLC stays active by filing the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal every year and paying $350; the deadline is last day of the LLC's anniversary month. Late: $175 added.
Official source: As listed on nvsos.gov in October 2026
What each step costs in Nevada
What
Paid to
Price
Filing the LLC
The state
$425
Report to the state
The state
$350 every year
Late report
The state
$175
Help from a service
Service
$199 year one
State total over three years
The state
$1,125
Official state fees, cited under References. Three-year state total = filing + reports in years two and three + any minimum tax.
How we ranked the Nevada picks
On lesson steps handled, which carries 35%, Mainstay Filing scored above Registered Agent NV.org.
Having the Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal handled outweighed Registered Agent NV.org's lower three-year cost.
Check your understanding
What does it cost to form an LLC in Nevada?
The state's fee is $425. Add $199 if a service files it.
Which form creates the LLC?
Step 4 of this lesson: the Articles of Organization, sent to 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?
Processing time: Online usually the same day at no extra cost.
What does Nevada require each year?
The Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and State Business License Application/Renewal: $350, every year, due last day of the LLC's anniversary month.
Can I form the LLC without a service?
Yes, by filing yourself for $425 and naming a registered agent.
Which LLC service should a first-time founder use?
Mainstay Filing first, then Registered Agent NV.org and Nevada Registered Agent.co; Mainstay Filing leads on lesson steps handled.