Nebraska LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

The increasing number of companies formed in Nebraska has boosted the state’s economy and helped the businesses to achieve targeted growth. Forbes “Best States for Business” report ranks Nebraska among the top four and this is for the third straight year. This is good news for new businesses or start-ups and this is mostly because the state provides a business-friendly regulatory climate as well as low business operating costs. The economic center of the state is Omaha and is also the home to Berkshire Hathaway, founded by Warren Buffett, the 2nd richest man in the world.

We are one of the top Nebraska registered agents and are familiar with all incorporation processes pertaining to the Nebraska State and can provide information and assistance for successful set up of your business! Let’s take a look at how to go about company formation in Nebraska.

Nebraska LLC Registration and Formation

LLC company formation in Nebraska is governed by Nebraska Revised Statutes – Chapter 21, Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The procedure for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a registered agent

If you are planning to form a Limited Liability Company in Nebraska then you will be required to designate and continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §21-113. This law is applicable for domestic limited liability company as well as foreign limited liability company. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Nebraska. We can assist you to form a Nebraska business LLC.

Step#2: LLC Name Reservation

One of the foremost steps towards company formation in Nebraska is identifying a name for your business entity. What is the process? The process is as follows:

Identify a name for your business entity
According to Neb. Rev. Stat. §21-108, the name should contain the phrase or words “limited liability company” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.”, or “LLC”.
The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company
Apply for reservation of name pursuant to the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute, Chapter 21 Section 109.
Submit the form through online or mail at the Office of the Secretary of State along with the applicable fee. An LLC can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.

Step#3: Certificate of Organization and Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form a Nebraska business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a Limited Liability Company. The steps are:

If you want to register a domestic LLC then you will be required to file “Certificate of Organization” governed by Nebraska Revised Statute, Chapter 21 Section 117.
If your business entity is a foreign LLC then you will be required to file “Certificate of Authority” pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute, Chapter 21 Section 158 (Neb. Rev. Stat. §21-156).
The application or documentation for registration of LLC can be filed with the office of the Secretary of State, through mail or online.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.

In case, you have any questions regarding how to form a Nebraska business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.

Nebraska Corporation Registration and Formation

If you are planning to form a Corporation in Nebraska then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a Registered Agent

If you are planning to form a business or professional corporation in Nebraska then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 21, Corporations and Other Companies § 21-2031. This law is applicable to domestic as well as foreign corporations. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Nebraska. We can assist you to form a Nebraska business as we are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Nebraska.

Step#2: Corporate Name Reservation

In order to form a corporation in Nebraska, one of the key steps is identifying a name for your business entity. What is the process? The process is as follows:

Identify a name for your business entity
Conduct a business name search
According to NE REV ST § 21-2028, a corporate name should contain the phrase or words “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated”, or the abbreviations “Corp.”, or “Inc.”
The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited liability company, limited partnership, or corporation
Apply for reservation of name pursuant to NE REV ST § 21-2029.
Submit the form through mail or online with the Office of the Secretary of State along with the applicable fee. A business corporation can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.
A foreign corporation would have to register their business name with the Secretary of State.

Step#3: Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form a corporation in Nebraska, then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a business corporation. The steps are:

If you want to register a domestic corporation then you will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-2018.
If your business entity is a foreign corporation then you will be required to file a ” Certificate of Authority” to transact business in the state pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-20,168.
The application or documentation for registration of a corporation can be filed with the office of the Secretary of State, through mail or online.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the incorporation.

If you have any questions regarding Nebraska incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Nebraska Business Formation page.

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