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Nevada formation packet
Download the Nevada articles of organization packet used to create an LLC with the state. This is the public formation filing — not the operating agreement banks usually also ask for.
A Nevada formation packet with support and lifetime updates. Where the state publishes an official blank, we package that form plus any companion files shown below.
Articles or a certificate of formation create the LLC. They do not set ownership percentages or member voting rules.
One $9.99 purchase covers instant access, email support, and updated files if this packet is refreshed.
Most customers also need a member-managed or manager-managed operating agreement after they file.
This state packet includes 2 documents in print-ready PDF format. Labels describe each file's role, not the internal filename.
Articles vs operating agreement
The articles of organization is the public document that creates an LLC in Nevada. It is filed with the state. It is not the operating agreement.
Where Nevada publishes an official blank, this packet is meant to give you that form plus instructions or companions.
Most customers also need a member-managed or manager-managed operating agreement. Banks often ask for both the stamped formation document and that internal agreement.
Need the internal rulebook too? After you file, most customers also download a member-managed or manager-managed operating agreement for Nevada.
Researched filing overview
Nevada forms a domestic LLC with Articles of Organization under NRS Chapter 86 (contents set by NRS 86.161). This packet is the Secretary of State’s official complete formation packet (revised August 1, 2023): the articles, the Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, the State Business License application, and the registered-agent certificate of acceptance. File it online on SilverFlume or by mail to Carson City.
State fees at formation total $425 — $75 for the articles, $150 for the initial list, and $200 for the LLC state business license — paid separately to the state. Optional expedited service is $125 (24-hour), $500 (2-hour), or $1,000 (1-hour). A professional LLC uses the NRS Chapter 89 election inside the same packet. After formation, the annual list plus license renewal runs $350 each year, due by the last day of the anniversary month.
What happens before, during, and after the state filing. This product is the public formation document, not a filing service.
Choose a distinguishable Nevada name with an LLC designator under NRS 86.171 and a registered agent with a Nevada street address. The agent signs the certificate of acceptance inside the articles; if the agent cannot sign there, attach a separate signed Registered Agent Acceptance form.
File the official complete packet — Articles of Organization (NRS 86.161), Initial List of Managers or Managing Members, and State Business License application — online on SilverFlume or by mail to the Secretary of State in Carson City. State fees at formation total $425 ($75 articles + $150 initial list + $200 business license), paid separately. Optional expedite is $125 for 24-hour, $500 for 2-hour, or $1,000 for 1-hour service. A professional LLC uses the NRS Chapter 89 election inside the same packet. This product does not file for you.
Each year, file the $150 Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and renew the $200 State Business License — $350 total, due by the last day of the formation-anniversary month; a late list adds $75. Adopt a written operating agreement. An EIN is separate.
Read the filing notes and statute excerpts here. The official articles of organization preview follows below.
Quick answer
An articles of organization form is the document that one must complete and submit to the state to establish the creation of an LLC.
An articles of organization form is the document that one must complete and submit to the state to establish the creation of an LLC. It sets forth the name of the proposed company, the registered agent for service of process, and the address of the place of business, among other information. It comes complete with instructions and filing information for creating an LLC within the state. The state will receive filings submitted by U. S. mail, or one may submit a filing online.
✔ Robust Privacy Laws: Nevada has strong privacy laws that can help protect business owners' and employees' personal and financial information. These laws can prove particularly beneficial for businesses that handle sensitive information or that want to keep their operations private. Nevada allows one to form an "anonymous" LLC, where the owners or members have no public disclosure requirement. Nevada has strict laws regarding releasing personal and financial information, which can help protect the privacy of business owners, employees, and investors.
✔ Tax Advantages: Nevada has no corporate income tax, franchise tax, or personal income tax, making it an attractive location for businesses looking to maximize profits or preserve operating capital.
✔ Low Annual Fees: Nevada has a relatively low annual fee for LLCs compared to that of other states. Each year the LLC files a $150 Annual List of Managers or Managing Members and renews its $200 State Business License — $350 total, due by the last day of the formation-anniversary month.
✔ Business-Friendly Environment: With a well-developed legal system and a substantial tradition of respecting business autonomy, Nevada is an excellent place to start and grow a company. The state's diverse range of industries and businesses, as well as its growing economy, make it an attractive venue for entrepreneurs.
✔ No Physical Presence Requirement: LLCs formed in Nevada are not required to have a physical presence in the state, meaning that businesses can operate in other states while still availing themselves to the benefits of Nevada's favorable LLC laws and tax structure.
✔ Strategic Location: Located near the west coast and easily accessible to the rest of the country, Nevada is a convenient location for businesses that need to ship products or do business with customers across the US. The cost of living is relatively low compared to that of other states, often making it a more affordable location for businesses to operate and employ workers as necessary.
Nevada accepts the filing of an articles of organization form online via Silver Flume, the state's official portal for e-filing business entity formation documents. You may also download the document set from us for submission by mail.
One may determine the availability of a proposed business name for use within Nevada by querying the state's official Business Entity Search tool.
The requirements for naming an LLC within the state are set forth in NRS 86.171. The name must be sufficiently distinguishable from those of other business entities operating within the state. The LLC name must contain the words “Limited-Liability Company,” “Limited Liability Company,” “Limited Company,” or “Limited” or the abbreviations “Ltd.,” “L. L. C.,” “L. C.,” “LLC” or “LC.” The word “Company” may be abbreviated as “Co.”
Nevada imposes a fee of $75 for the filing of articles of organization. Additional required fees include the initial list fee of $150 and the business license fee of $200. Expedited processing is available for a supplementary fee of $125.
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NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATIONFirst: The name of the limited liability company is _______________________________________, [choose one:] _______ Not Applicable, OR _______ a Series Limited Liability Company, OR _______ a Restricted Limited Liability Company.
Second: The address of its registered office in the state of Nevada is _______________________________________________________________. The name of its registered agent at such address is ________________________________.
Third: The company shall be managed by [choose one:] _______ Manager(s) OR _______ Members. The names and addresses of the manager(s) or member(s) are as follows:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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[Addresses may be residential or business.]
Fourth: The name and address of each of the organizers signing the articles are as follows:
____________________________________________________________________
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[Addresses may be residential or business.]
Fifth: The company shall be represented by: [choose one:]
_______ the following commercial registered agent: ____________________________________________ [name of entity]; OR
_______ the following non-commercial registered agent: ____________________________________________ [name of noncommercial registered agent OR name of title of office or other position with entity] whose address is ____________________________________________________________________.
Sixth: The members or managers [choose one:] _________ have OR _________ have not addressed additional matters. If additional matters are addressed in attached pages, the number of additional pages attached is: ________.
Seventh: Certificate of Acceptance of Appointment of Registered Agent:
I, ____________________________________________, hereby accept appointment as Registered Agent for the above named Entity. (If the registered agent is unable to sign the Articles of Organization, submit a separate signed Registered Agent Acceptance form.)
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Signature of Registered Agent
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Date
I, ____________________________________________, declare, to the best of my knowledge under penalty of perjury, that the information contained herein is correct and acknowledge that pursuant to NRS 239.330, it is a category C felony to knowingly offer any false or forged instrument for filing in the Office of the Secretary of State.
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Signature of Organizer
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Date
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No. The articles of organization is the public filing that creates the LLC. An operating agreement is a separate internal contract that sets ownership, voting, profit splits, and management. Most customers need both.
Where Nevada publishes an official articles of organization, this packet is intended to include that blank plus any companion files listed on this page.
When the state publishes a free official form, that blank is still free on the government site. This product packages the current form we carry, any companion files listed on this page, email support, and lifetime updates if we replace the packet. It is not a filing service and it does not pay the state’s filing fee.
This packet currently includes 2 documents in print-ready PDF format. The list on this page is the customer-facing inventory.
Nevada generally does not file the operating agreement with these articles, but banks, lenders, and multi-member LLCs almost always want one. Choose member-managed if every owner will run the company, or manager-managed if appointed managers will run it.
No. ILRG provides self-help forms and information. You complete the documents and file them with the state, or use the official online portal where that is required. Consult a licensed attorney for tax elections, professional-license entities, or unusual ownership structures.
No. Nevada requires the Articles of Organization ($75), the Initial List of Managers or Managing Members ($150), and the State Business License application ($200) at formation — $425 total, paid separately to the Secretary of State.
Yes. It is the Secretary of State’s complete Formation — Limited-Liability Company packet, revised August 1, 2023, still listed in the official business forms library. You may file it by mail or complete the same filing online through SilverFlume.
Every year the LLC files a $150 Annual List and renews its $200 State Business License ($350 total) by the last day of the formation-anniversary month. A late annual list adds a $75 penalty.