Short answer: $100 to file, about $165 in year one, and about $12.5 a year after that. Minimum estimate: $100 formation + $25 proof filing + $40 newspaper ad
We've pulled these figures from the Nebraska Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$165
Minimum estimate: $100 formation + $25 proof filing + $40 newspaper ad
Each year after
$12.5
Averages $12.50 per year ($25 every two years)
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $100 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $139 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $100 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $299 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Nebraska compares
Nebraska's LLC filing fee is $100. That's the 18th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Nebraska comes in $4 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Colorado | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Kansas | $85 | 38 of 51 |
| Missouri | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| South Dakota | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Arkansas | $45 | 49 of 51 |
Nebraska fees that apply here
| 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 |
LLC cost and fees: Nebraska questions
What is the Nebraska LLC filing fee?
$100 for Certificate of Organization. $100 online (plus portal fees) versus $110 by mail.
How much does a Nebraska LLC cost per year?
About $12.5 a year in state fees. Averages $12.50 per year ($25 every two years)
How much does LLC publication cost in Nebraska?
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 it cheaper to file a Nebraska LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
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.