- Filing fee
- $100
- Biennial Report
- $25
- First-year gov. cost
- $165
- Publication
- Required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Nebraska will accept
Must be distinguishable and include standard LLC designators.
Search existing Nebraska business names before you commit. Nebraska naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Physical Nebraska street address required, available during normal business hours.
You can serve as your own agent, but your address will be public. Compare Nebraska registered agent options.
File the Certificate of Organization
Submit it to the Nebraska Secretary of State through the official filing portal and pay $100. $100 online (plus portal fees) versus $110 by mail.
Processing: online 2 to 3 business days; by mail Significantly longer.
Publish your formation notice
Notice of Organization in a legal newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks. Proof of Publication filing costs $25 online or $30 by mail. Newspaper ad costs $40 to $250.
Write an operating agreement
Not statutorily required.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Biennial Report ($25), due January 1 to April 1 of odd-numbered years. Administrative dissolution Nebraska report deadlines.
Every Nebraska LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $100 | $100 online (plus portal fees) versus $110 by mail. |
| Biennial Report | $25 | biennial, January 1 to April 1 of odd-numbered years |
| Publication requirement | Varies | Notice of Organization in a legal newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks. Proof of Publication filing costs $25 online or $30 by mail. Newspaper ad costs $40 to $250. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $30 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | $25 online or $30 by mail |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Statement of Dissolution | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $100 online or $110 by mail | state |
How Nebraska compares nationally
- Nebraska's filing fee of $100 is the 18th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Nebraska's first-year government cost of $165 is the 13th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Nebraska's yearly cost after that of $12.5 is the 13th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Nebraska Secretary of State costs $100 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Nebraska street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Nebraska's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Nebraska fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $100 | $0 |
| Northwest | $139 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $100 | $298 |
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State taxes to plan for
No franchise tax or minimum entity tax on LLCs. Pass-through income subject to standard state income tax brackets.
What's different about Nebraska
- Archaic newspaper publication requirement
- Biennial reporting in odd-numbered years
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Nebraska LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nebraska?
The Nebraska Secretary of State charges $100 to file the Certificate of Organization. Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $165 in government fees (Minimum estimate: $100 formation + $25 proof filing + $40 newspaper ad).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Nebraska?
Online: 2 to 3 business days. By mail: Significantly longer.
Does a Nebraska LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Nebraska requires the Biennial Report, which costs $25, filed biennial. Due: January 1 to April 1 of odd-numbered years. Administrative dissolution
Can I be my own registered agent in Nebraska?
Yes. Physical Nebraska street address required, available during normal business hours. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Nebraska require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
Yes. Notice of Organization in a legal newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks. Proof of Publication filing costs $25 online or $30 by mail. Newspaper ad costs $40 to $250.
Is an operating agreement required in Nebraska?
Not statutorily required.
What taxes does a Nebraska LLC pay to the state?
No franchise tax or minimum entity tax on LLCs. Pass-through income subject to standard state income tax brackets.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: processing.expedite, foreign.fee.