Nevada Secretary of State

How Much Does a Corporation Cost in Nevada?

Forming a corporation in Nevada means filing the Articles of Incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State. The calculator below separates official government fees from estimates, and fixed costs from variable ones.

Entity type

LLC Corporation

An S corporation is a federal tax election, not a state entity type — both LLCs and corporations may qualify for it.

Registered agent

Act as my own agent — $0Generally allowed if you have an in-state address and are available during business hoursHire a service — about $200/yrMarket estimate (typically $100–$300/yr), not a state fee

Processing speed

First-year government fees — Nevada Corporation

$725

Official state fees

Articles of Incorporation filing fee (minimum)$75

Initial list of officers/directorsFiled with the articles$150

State business license (first year)Filed with the articles$500

Ongoing fixed fees

Annual list feeDue by the end of the incorporation anniversary month each year, beginning the year after incorporation$150 / yr

State business license renewalDue with the annual list each year$500 / yr

≈ $650/yr annualized for comparison — actual payment schedule shown above.

Five-year outlook

Fixed government fees (5 yrs)$3,325

Estimated total (5 yrs)$3,325

Varies by business — excluded from totals

Additional articles fee for large stock authorizations. Corporations authorizing more than $75,000 of stock pay a graduated articles fee at formation, up to a $35,000 cap.

Educational estimate based on official fee schedules verified July 12, 2026 — not legal or tax advice. Fees, rules, and processing times change; confirm with the state or a qualified professional before relying on them.

The numbers behind this page

Every figure comes from the typed data record for Nevada, verified July 12, 2026 against the sources listed at the bottom of this page.

Formation fees — Nevada Corporation
Fee	Amount	Schedule	Type
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (minimum) Minimum for up to $75,000 of authorized stock; the fee scales with authorized capital.	$75	One-time	Official state fee
Initial list of officers/directors	$150	One-timeFiled with the articles	Official state fee
State business license (first year)	$500	One-timeFiled with the articles	Official state fee

Recurring & conditional obligations — Nevada Corporation
Fee	Amount	Schedule	Type
Annual list fee	$150	AnnualDue by the end of the incorporation anniversary month each year, beginning the year after incorporation	Official state fee
State business license renewal	$500	AnnualDue with the annual list each year	Official state fee
Additional articles fee for large stock authorizations Corporations authorizing more than $75,000 of stock pay a graduated articles fee at formation, up to a $35,000 cap.	Varies	Conditional	Official state fee

† Partially verified — corroborated but not confirmed on a machine-readable official page.

Filing process & processing times

File online through SilverFlume; the initial list and state business license are filed together with the articles.

Processing options for Nevada Corporation filings
Option	Typical turnaround	Added fee	Notes
Standard processing	1–10 business days	None	SilverFlume online filings are processed quickly; paper takes longer
24-hour expedited service	1–1 business days	$125
2-hour expedited service	Same day	$500

Processing times are estimates based on currently available official guidance and change with filing volume — they are not guaranteed.

Registered agent costs

Every Nevada Corporationmust continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address. Acting as your own agent costs $0 where you meet the state's eligibility rules; commercial services typically run $100–$300 per year. The calculator uses $200 — the midpoint of that range — when you choose a hired service.

Midpoint of the typical advertised price range for national commercial registered-agent services as of July 2026 (e.g. Northwest Registered Agent $125/yr, ZenBusiness $199/yr, LegalZoom $249/yr). Budget providers advertise below this range and premium corporate-service firms above it. Serving as your own agent costs $0 where you meet state eligibility rules.

Worth knowing about Nevada

Nevada has no state income tax, but its formation package is deceptively expensive: articles + initial list + business license total $425 for LLCs and $725+ for corporations, and $350–$650 recurs every year.
Nevada's corporate business-license fee ($500/yr) is 2.5× the LLC fee ($200/yr) — entity choice materially changes ongoing cost here.

Nevada Corporation cost FAQs

How much does it cost to start a corporation in Nevada?

The Nevada Secretary of State charges $725 to file the Articles of Incorporation. That figure excludes optional services and any variable taxes, which depend on your circumstances.

What are the ongoing costs of a corporation in Nevada?

Nevada corporations generally must pay the annual list fee of $150 per year (due by the end of the incorporation anniversary month each year, beginning the year after incorporation) and the state business license renewal of $500 per year (due with the annual list each year). In addition, additional articles fee for large stock authorizations may apply depending on your revenue, assets, or activity — these are variable, so they aren't included in fixed totals.

How long does it take to form a corporation in Nevada?

Standard processing generally takes about 1–10 business days. Expedited options are available: 24-hour expedited service for $125 and 2-hour expedited service for $500. Processing times change with filing volume, so confirm current turnaround with the state before relying on a date.

Do I need a registered agent for a corporation in Nevada?

Yes. Every Nevada corporation must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal and official mail. You can generally act as your own agent at no cost if you meet the state's eligibility rules, or hire a commercial service — typically $100–$300 per year. Whether serving as your own agent is practical depends on your circumstances, including privacy and availability during business hours.

How does the Nevada additional articles fee for large stock authorizations work for corporations?

Corporations authorizing more than $75,000 of stock pay a graduated articles fee at formation, up to a $35,000 cap. Because the amount depends on factors like revenue or assets, it is shown separately and never folded into the fixed totals above. Consult a qualified tax professional about how it may apply to you.

What this page doesn't cover

Federal, state, and local taxes beyond the fixed fees shown — income-dependent taxes are listed as variable obligations and never included in exact totals.
Business licenses, local permits, industry-specific registrations, and DBA filings.
Attorney, accountant, or filing-service fees beyond the labeled registered-agent estimate.
Whether a corporation — or Nevada — is the right choice for your situation. FormedIn provides general educational information, not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice, and nothing here recommends an entity type or formation state for any specific person.

Fees, rules, deadlines, and processing times change. Confirm current requirements with the Nevada Secretary of State and consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or tax professional about your specific circumstances.

Sources

Nevada data last verified July 12, 2026.

Forms & Fees — Commercial Recordings— Nevada Secretary of StateOfficialaccessed July 12, 2026
State Business License FAQ— Nevada Secretary of StateOfficialaccessed July 12, 2026
How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost? 2026 Guide— RegisteredAgentCost.comaccessed July 12, 2026
How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost?— ZenBusinessaccessed July 12, 2026