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How do I start a corporation in Nevada?

Author

John Thompson

Published Apr 10, 2026

To start a corporation in Nevada, you must:

  1. Step 1: Name Your Nevada Corporation.
  2. Step 2: Choose a Registered Agent.
  3. Step 3: Hold an Organizational Meeting.
  4. Step 4: File the Articles of Incorporation.
  5. Step 5: File the Initial List and State Business License Application.
  6. Step 6: Get an EIN.

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

Nevada requires corporations to file an Initial List of Officers/Directors and Business License at the time of filing its Articles of Incorporation. The filing fee is $150 for the Initial List and $500 for the business license registration.

Does Nevada have corporate tax?

Not only does Nevada not have an individual or corporate state tax, it also is one of two states, along with Texas, that does not have an information sharing agreement with the IRS.

How to Form a Corporation in Nevada

  1. Choose a Corporate Name.
  2. File Articles of Incorporation.
  3. File Initial List of Officers and State Business License Application.
  4. Appoint a Registered Agent.
  5. Prepare Corporate Bylaws.
  6. Appoint Directors and Hold First Board Meeting.

Is it good idea to incorporate in Nevada?

You are usually better off incorporating in your home state. Under most circumstances, you should not incorporate in Nevada unless you conduct business in Nevada. Ultimately, forming a corporation outside your business home state can cause financial and liability issues.

Can you start a business outside of Nevada?

Business owners and entrepreneurs, based outside of Nevada, often ask if a Nevada corporation is right for them.

How to form a non-profit corporation in Nevada?

The following documents pertain to forming a Nevada Corporation or Qualifying as a Foreign (Non-Nevada) Corporation. Online filing of Articles of Incorporation is currently only allowed for Domestic Chapter 78 Corporations.

Do you have to pay taxes when doing business in Nevada?

Businesses incorporated in Nevada and only doing business in the state do not pay corporate or individual taxes. If the enterprise is doing business in other states, it is subject to the state corporate taxes in those states, which vary from location to location.