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LLC formation services compared in Nevada (2026)
The Nevada filing fee is $425. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $624 in year 1; the other four services range from $425 to $674.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Nevada
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $425 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $464 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $524 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $624 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $674 |
Nevada filing details
- State filing fee
- $425
Total of the three state fees due when forming: Articles of Organization $75, plus the initial list of managers or members ($150) and the state business license ($200), which are filed with them. The articles alone are $75. - Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filed with
- Nevada Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual list $150 plus state business license renewal $200, filed together.
- Registered agent
- Required. 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.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $425 state fee = $624 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Nevada questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nevada with a service?
In year 1, from $425 (Bizee) to $674 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Nevada’s $425 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $624.
What does Nevada charge to file an LLC?
$425, paid to the Nevada Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Nevada LLC?
Yes. 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.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Nevada formation fee: Fees at formation, official source read 2026-10-01: www.nvsos.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1047/638308047406100000, checked October 1, 2026
- Nevada formation fee: Fees at formation, official source read 2026-10-01: www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-086.html, checked October 1, 2026
- Nevada yearly filing: Annual list + license: fees, official source read 2026-10-01: www.nvsos.gov/businesses/manage-your-business/limited-liability-company, checked October 1, 2026
- Nevada report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-086.html#NRS086Sec263, checked August 12, 2026
- Nevada registered agent statute (NRS 77.310): www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-077.html, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).