How to incorporate in Nevada

All you need to know about how to incorporate your business in Nevada, the acknowledged corporate capital of the United States.

Even if you are already operating as a corporation in another state, there is information here which will interest you. The business advantages of owning a Nevada corporation are substantial while the cost is nominal.

There are three ways to incorporate your business in almost every State: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Activefilings.

We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to our competitors.

Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have the peace of mind that only Activefilings can bring them.

If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please let us help you with this information that we have collected from your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.

Why Incorporate in Nevada?

No Corporate Income Tax
No Taxes on Corporate Shares
No Franchise Tax
No Personal Income Tax
No I.R.S. Information Sharing Agreement
Nominal Annual Fees
Minimal Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
Stockholders are not Public Record
No residence requirements
Directors need not be Stockholders
Officers and directors are not liable for the affairs of the corporation
Nevada corporations may purchase, hold, sell or transfer shares of its own stock.
Nevada corporations may issue stock for capital, services, personal property, or real estate, including leases and options. The directors may determine the value of any of these transactions, and their decision is final.

Corporation Requirements

Corporate Name Endings

The name must not be the same or deceptively similar to the name of any corporation, limited partnership or limited-liability company, or a foreign corporation, foreign limited partnership or foreign limited-liability company, or a name reserved for use of any other proposed corporation, unless written consent of person or other entity for whom the name is reserved is filed with articles. A name appearing to be that of a natural person and containing a given name or initials must not be used as corporate name except with an additional word such as "Incorporated," "Limited," "Inc.," "Ltd.," "Company," "Co.," "Corporation," "Corp." or another word which identifies it as not being the name of a natural person. If the name implies banking, trust, or insurance powers, prior approval of the banking superintendent or insurance commissioner is needed.

Director Information

Minimum Number - One or more.

Residence Requirements - No provision.

Age Requirements - Must be 18 or older.

Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

An increase in shares may cause an increase in initial filing fees.

Corporate Records

A copy of the articles of incorporation and amendments thereto certified by the secretary of state, a copy of bylaws and amendments thereto certified by an officer of corporation; and a copy of the stock ledger or statement of where it is kept must be kept at the principal office of the corporation.

Taxes and Fees

Annual Statements

Domestic and foreign corporations must file an Annual List of Officers, Directors and Agents by the last day of month in which the anniversary date of incorporation occurs. The filing fee is $85.

Income Tax Rate

There is no income tax in Nevada.

S Corporation

There is no income tax in Nevada so S Corporation elections have no state impact.

License Requirements

Nevada requires most businesses to obtain a license and pay a fee if you are operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the license requirements for your particular profession.

For more information on taxes, visit http://sos.state.nv.us/geninfo/

Starting Your Business in NEVADA:

Click here to file articles of incorporation (or organization) in Nevada