Register a Foreign LLC in Nevada

Foreign Nevada LLC Application for Registration

What does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Nevada?

It costs $425 in combined fees to set up a foreign LLC in Nevada. That’s the combined total of three separate, mandatory filings: your foreign LLC registration ($75), Initial List of Managers or Members ($150) and a State Business License Application ($200).

Hire Northwest and your total, out-the-door cost is $650, including all three of the state filing fees, registered agent service, and loads of forms and resources to help your Nevada LLC get up and running.

How long does it take for the state to process the Nevada Application for Registration?

Online filing is fast with applications taking about a day to process. Paper applications take a couple weeks. Expedited filings are still available for paper forms, but online filing is cheaper and faster.

How will I get verification of registration back from Nevada?

A stamped copy of your registration, a charter and the initial filing information will be returned to you by the type of return service specified on the Customer Order Instructions form.

What forms do I file with Nevada to register my out of state LLC?

The Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company form, registered agent signature or form, Customer Order Instructions form, Expedited Service form (if applicable), Payment Checklist form (if using echeck or credit card for with paper filings), and the filing fee are required.

What do I need from my home state?

Nothing. Nevada does not require a certificate of good standing from your home state.

Will I need an Nevada registered agent for my LLC?

Yes, when you hire Northwest as your registered agent in Nevada, it’s a flat rate yearly price of $125 a year, you’ll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which states you are registered in, when your yearly service with us is up, and any documents we receive locally for you are uploaded into your account immediately for complete viewing. If or when you get served with a lawsuit, we can email up to 4 people and your attorney at the same time for real time complete viewing of a lawsuit. You’ll receive annual report reminders. It’s the same price every year, and there are no weird fees or cancellation fees.

You’ll also see all the pre-populated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page, in your online account, and they will be emailed to you immediately upon signing up for 1 year of registered agent service.

Does the Nevada registered agent need to sign the filing?

Yes.

How can I file the Nevada Application for Registration?

Online, by mail, fax, email or in person. Fax filings are only accepted with payment of expedite fees.

What is the state agency that accepts the out of state registration?

Nevada Secretary of State
New Filings Division
204 North Carson Street, Suite 4
Carson City, NV 89701-4520
Phone: (775)684-5708
Fax: (775)684-7138
Email: newfilings@sos.nv.gov

Do the signatures on the Nevada LLC application need to be original?

No.

Who has to sign the foreign LLC filing?

A member or manager and the registered agent must sign the form.

Are there any weird things about registering in Nevada?

County filing or publication for Nevada LLCs is not necessary, unless specifically required by the county in which your registered agent resides.

Are there ongoing Nevada annual report and/or initial reporting requirements?

The Nevada annual lists are due 1 year from the time you file at the end of the month. The Nevada Secretary of State also requires that you file an initial list of managers or members within 30 days of your initial filing.

The Nevada Annual Business license tax, with the Nevada Department of Revenue, is due at the same time you file your annual list of managers/members.

What about Nevada taxes?

Your foreign LLC will be subject to Nevada taxes when you do business there.

How do I withdraw a foreign LLC from Nevada?

If you would like to withdraw a business from Nevada, just file a Certificate of Cancellation.

What are your fees?

You’ll need to have an Nevada registered agent. We charge $125 a year to act as your registered agent in Nevada. It’s a flat rate, once a year fee, and includes more than other registered agents.

We charge a $100 one-time filing service fee if you would like us to obtain the certificates needed from your home state, and register your company in any state you choose. We have offices in every state and can act as your registered agent and make your filings for you in any state. If you would like to register with multiple states at once, we can usually drop our filing service fee down.