How to incorporate in Nevada
Here is 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?
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No Corporate Income Tax
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No Taxes on Corporate Shares
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No Franchise Tax
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No Personal Income Tax
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No I.R.S. Information Sharing Agreement
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Nominal Annual Fees
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Minimal Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
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Stockholders are not Public Record
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Stockholders, directors and officers need not live or hold
meetings
in Nevada, or even be U.S. Citizens.
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Directors need not be Stockholders
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Officers and directors of a Nevada corporation can be protected
from personal liability for lawful acts of the corporation.
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Nevada corporations may purchase, hold, sell or transfer shares
of its own stock.
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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.
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No state corporate income tax
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No tax on corporate shares
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No franchise tax
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Minimal annual fees
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One-person corporation is allowed
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Stockholders are not revealed to the State
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No annual report is required until the anniversary of the
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Unlimited stock is allowed, of any par value
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Nominee shareholders are allowed
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Share certificates are not required
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Minimal initial filing fees
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No minimum capital requirements
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Meetings may be held anywhere
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Officers, directors, employees and agents are statutorily
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Doesn't collect corporate income tax information to share
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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/
