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How to form an LLC in Nebraska
The steps
Step 1: Choose a name
Pick a company name and confirm it is available in Nebraska. The name search sits with Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Keep the name distinct from companies already on the state register.
Step 2: Appoint a registered agent
An individual resident of the state or a business entity authorized to transact business in the state may serve as registered agent. Decide now whether that will be you or a commercial service, because the filing asks for the agent name and address.
Step 3: File the Certificate of Organization
File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division and pay the state formation fee of $100. This filing is what creates the LLC.
Step 4: Complete publication
Notice of organization must be published for three successive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation near the designated office, and proof of publication filed with the Secretary of State for $25 online or $30 in office, plus the newspaper charge.
Step 5: Write an operating agreement
An operating agreement records who owns the company, who runs it, and what happens if an owner leaves. It is an internal document in most states, but banks and partners ask for it.
Step 6: Get a tax ID number and set your calendar
Apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an employer identification number at no charge, open a company bank account, and record the Biennial Report deadline from this page so the first report is never a surprise.
State fees
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Formation fee, Certificate of Organization | $100 |
| Biennial Report, every two years | $25 |
| Annual state fee | None, $0 |
| Paid to the state, year one | $125 |
| Paid to the state, every year after | $12 |
Registered agent rules in Nebraska
Who may serve: An individual resident of the state or a business entity authorized to transact business in the state may serve as registered agent.
A physical street address in the state is required.
A post office box alone is not enough. Must have a physical Nebraska street address. Online formation fee is $100; paper filing is $110. Biennial report is $25 online and $30 on paper.
Not sure which route fits you? Run the registered agent checker for Nebraska.
Publication is required in Nebraska
Notice of organization must be published for three successive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation near the designated office, and proof of publication filed with the Secretary of State for $25 online or $30 in office, plus the newspaper charge.
Reports and deadlines
Report: Biennial Report. Fee: $25 each filing, every two years.
Rule: Due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd numbered year. First report is due in the odd numbered year following formation. The next due dates on that fixed schedule are 2027-04-01, 2029-04-01, 2031-04-01.
Late fee: No monetary late fee stated; the LLC becomes delinquent on June 16. Administrative dissolution if the biennial report remains unfiled.
What you pay the state every year after
You pay the state $12 every year after year one in Nebraska, counting the report fee spread across its filing cycle and any annual state fee. The formation fee itself is paid once, in year one. A formation service company and a commercial agent add their own charges on top of that floor. The formation service chart below adds each service route to these state fees.
What it costs to hand it over to a formation service company in Nebraska
Do not want the headache of filing all the paperwork yourself, or the worry of missing a deadline and falling out of good standing? No problem. Plenty of formation service companies are willing to take the whole burden off your hands. They file the form with the state, act as your registered agent, and remind you before every yearly filing comes due. This chart prices each one in Nebraska, with the state fees already added in, so you can see the full cost of handing it over.
| Formation service company | Plan | Registered agent | State filing fees, first year | State fees, every year after | Total, first year | Total, every year after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bizee | Basic, $0 | $0 in year one, then $149 a year | $125 | $12 | $125 | $161 |
| Northwest Registered Agent (our pick) | LLC formation, $39 | $0 in year one, then $125 a year | $125 | $12 | $164 | $137 |
| ZenBusiness | Starter, $0 | $199 a year | $125 | $12 | $324 | $211 |
| Tailor Brands | Lite, $0 | $199 a year | $125 | $12 | $324 | $211 |
| LegalZoom | Basic, $0 | $249 a year | $125 | $12 | $374 | $261 |
The plan price is printed with the plan name. The agent column is what that formation service company charges to act as your registered agent. In Nebraska, the state column is every state charge due in the first year, of which the Certificate of Organization fee is $100. Each total adds the state column for that year, the plan price, and the agent charge for that year. No add ons are included. Extras like an operating agreement cost more.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nebraska?
The state filing fee in Nebraska is $100 for the Certificate of Organization. What you pay the state in year one comes to $125, counting any report fee due in year one and any annual state fee. A formation service company and a commercial agent add their own charges on top.
How much does an LLC in Nebraska cost each year?
The recurring state charges in Nebraska are: Biennial Report $25 every two years. After year one, you pay the state $12 a year.
Do I need a registered agent in Nebraska?
Yes. An individual resident of the state or a business entity authorized to transact business in the state may serve as registered agent. Must have a physical Nebraska street address. Online formation fee is $100; paper filing is $110. Biennial report is $25 online and $30 on paper.
When is the Biennial Report due in Nebraska?
Due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd numbered year. First report is due in the odd numbered year following formation. The fee is $25 each filing.
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division, https://sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/annualbiennial-reporting. State information checked on 2026-10-25. Service prices on this site were checked on merchant pricing pages on October 25, 2026.