Introduction – Nevada LLC Registered Agent

One of the most important steps towards forming a Limited Liability Company in Nevada is appointing a registered agent. The appointment of a Nevada LLC Registered Agent is necessary because:

• This is mandatory in Nevada according to Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 86 and Nevada Code – Chapter 77
• A Registered agent will ensure “service of process”

• Commercial Registered Agents
• Non-Commercial Registered Agents

Who is a commercial registered agent?

The Model Registered Agents Act (MoRAA) states that a commercial registered agent will be considered as a Nevada LLC registered agent if such an individual or entity is featured in the registered agent listing statement with the Nevada Secretary of State. IncParadise is one of the most reputed Nevada commercial registered agents listed in the state and provides a multitude of services for new and existing businesses.

What exactly does your Nevada LLC Registered Agent do?

A registered agent also known as a commercial registered agent in the state of Nevada provides assistance towards new business entity formation and ensures proper maintenance of business records and timely renewals and submission of documents of existing businesses. The Nevada registered agent service is multi-faceted but some of the most important benefits to business entities include:

• Service of process on business entities: This is the most important Nevada registered agent service and it is governed by NV Rev Stat § 77.390 (2015). The responsibility of the chosen registered agent according to NV Rev Stat § 86.261 (2015) is to receive the service of any process or notice or demand as permitted or required under law, on behalf of the limited-liability company.
• Duties under Model Registered Agents Act: There are specific duties as specified under NV Rev Stat § 77.400 (2015) that your chosen registered agent is required to fulfil. For example, send notices or demand to the address recently provided by you. This ensures you are always in communication with the office of the Nevada Secretary of State.
• Point of Contact: One of the salient highlights of the Nevada registered agent service is to act as “single point of contact” so that the office of the Secretary of State is able to communicate effortlessly with the business entity.
• Provide Privacy: Privacy is important to any business especially when they are served notices by government or state departments. One of the finer aspects of Nevada registered agent service for a Limited Liability Company is to receive state department officials like sheriffs on behalf of the entity and thus help businesses maintain high levels of privacy.
• Business Formation: What type of documents do you have to submit with the Secretary of State to form your Limited-Liability Company in Nevada? Can the formation processes with expedited? Where do you need to file the formation documents? What information is required to be submitted? These are some of the questions that you may be worried about and this is where a reputed Nevada LLC registered agent like IncParadise will provide valuable assistance to ensure the new business formation processes are not disrupted.
• Business Documents: Once a Limited Liability Company is formed in Nevada, there are several other requirements that it may have to fulfill to remain active in the state. A business entity will have to file for EIN, submit initial list & annual report, apply for a business license etc. An integral part of the Nevada registered agent service includes receiving business and tax related documents as well as notifications and also assist with filing of appropriate documents within the stipulated time or due date.

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Can I be my own Registered Agent for my Nevada LLC & its Limitation?

Yes, you can be your own Nevada LLC registered agent. Normally, this is an area that is seen as a valid option by single owner LLCs although multiple owner or member LLCs can also opt for it. The primary requirement is that you should have a street address in the state. It doesn’t matter whether you are a resident of Nevada or from another state as long as you have a Nevada address but a post office box address in the state will not be accepted.

Limitations

Are there any limitations of being your own registered agent? Yes, there are some limitations, which are as follows:

• Public Record: An LLC has to submit information pertaining to the owners, managers, or members, and Nevada LLC registered agent with the Secretary of State. As a result, your address will get listed on the public records and will be accessible to anyone. This could lead to lack of privacy.
• Home Address: Since you can use your home address as the address for “service of process”, this can open the doors of your home to litigants and those planning to sue the LLC. This will also affect your privacy.
• High personal costs: If you choose to be your own registered agent then this may have a high personal cost as you will have to be readily available for any Nevada registered agent service required by the company. This may interfere with your business time like cancelling a business or offsite meeting as you have to remain at the office to receive documents.
• Organized and knowledgeable: You need to possess information right from the duties of a registered agent to formation and handling of various processes related to the business like filing annual list or applying for EIN. Simultaneously, you will have to be organized so that you don’t miss out on annual filing due dates and also keep all business documents secure. Missing deadlines for a subpoena or legal request will have a negative impact on your business.

Why choose IncParadise as your Nevada LLC Registered Agent?

It is not just Nevada registered agent service that IncParadise provides but also has expertise in providing customized services based on specific requirements of a business entity. A business entity planning to form in Nevada will have to go through several processes and extensive documentation. Our services are focused at making the entire process of business formation easy and smooth.

• Enable business formation in the quickest possible time
• Provide service of process for all business entities – new and existing, domestic and foreign
• Provide a secure online system to clients to enable access to all business documents
• Provide LLC kit so that businesses can organize their important documents in a secure manner and at a single place
• Provide additional services like Amendments of Articles, Apostille, Certificate of Good Standing, Foreign Qualification, and Reinstatements among others.
• Initiate submission of fee and documents prior to their due dates including articles of organization for an LLC
• Provide mail forwarding and annual list notifications and submission at an extra fee

Filing the Articles of Organization

If you are planning to form a Limited-Liability Company in Nevada then its formation will be governed by Chapter 86 of the 2017 Nevada Revised Statutes. There is a Nevada LLC forming fees of $75 (state fee). In order to form an LLC, you will be required to file the Articles of Organization and the state fee with the Secretary of State at 202 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701-4201.

Nevada Initial List

Normally, when you are forming an LLC, all you have to file with the state authority is the Articles or Certificate of Organization along with a certificate of good standing. In some states like Nevada, you will be required to file an Initial List of Managers or Members, Registered Agent Acceptance/Statement of Change, and State Business License along with the Articles of Organization. The filing of the initial list hence becomes a part of the Nevada LLC forming fees and it has to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to NV Rev Stat § 86.176 (2013). The initial list contains:

• Name and address of each member of the LLC
• Name and address of each manager of the LLC

• Articles of Organization: $75
• Nevada Initial List: $150
• State Business License: $200

Other Costs

There are different types of costs including Nevada LLC annual fees that your business will incur during and post registration. The costs will vary from one business to another depending on specific requirements of the LLC being formed. Some of the documents that your business may require include Certificate of Amendment, Name Reservation, Certificate of Correction, Merger, and Articles of Conversion among others. Let us take a quick look at some of the other costs that you may incur in Nevada.

Nevada LLC Annual Costs

There are certain annual requirements for businesses being formed in the state of Nevada. The annual requirement varies according to the type of business like a Limited Liability Company is required to submit an Annual List also known as the Annual Report and also renew their business license. The Nevada LLC annual fees are $350, which constitutes $150 for filing of annual list and $200 for business license renewal.

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Nevada LLC Registered Agent

The Nevada law NRS 77.390 and NV Rev Stat § 86.231 (2013) requires domestic and foreign entities to designate and maintain a Nevada LLC registered agent. The primary duty of a registered agent is to enable service of process but an agent can also provide several other services like business formation, name reservation, annual list submission prior to due date, and also customize services according to business need. The Nevada LLC cost of maintaining a registered agent varies on whom they choose.

• Client Registered Agent: Free
• Choosing IncParadise as NV Registered Agent: $89
• Nevada filing fee for Registered Agent change: $65

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Additional services in Nevada

A business entity or start-up can take advantage of the Nevada business climate and incentives by registering in the state. We take pride in helping businesses form and operate in the state by taking care of documentation and filings. There are several additional services that we provide and the cost is not included in the basic Nevada LLC forming fees.

Nevada address and mail forwarding

A start-up planning to register their business in Nevada needs to have a physical address pursuant to the 2015 Nevada Revised Statutes: Chapter 86. You might not have a physical address in Nevada but that should not discourage you from registering in the state. IncParadise help you obtain a physical address so that you can conduct your business with ease and the Nevada LLC annual fees for the same will be quite nominal.

EIN Assistance

Although Nevada does not have any corporate income tax, your business may be required to file a Nevada business tax like sales and use tax, Modified business tax (MBT), or the Commerce Tax. As a start-up LLC, you will be required to apply for the 9-digit unique Employee Identification Number (EIN). This number is assigned to every business in Nevada and across the country by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The application and cost of applying for EIN is a one-time payment Nevada LLC cost. Our team of experts will not only provide information specific to the EIN but will also obtain this Tax ID from IRS on your behalf at just $45.

Nevada Certificate of Good Standing

The Nevada certificate of good standing is a document certifying the existence of your limited liability company legally. This certificate is issued by the Secretary of State if a business entity meets all requirements including those prescribed in NRS 78.152 or NRS 86.274. This certificate is also known as a “Tax Status Compliance Certificate” and the cost of applying for a certificate of good standing is a one-time Nevada LLC cost. IncParadise can obtain this certificate on your behalf.

Nevada Apostille

The Nevada Apostille is a specialized certificate, which is issued to a business entity or LLC by the Nevada Secretary of State. This certificate is issued to authenticate original business documents. The documents that can be legitimized using the Apostille include Articles of Organization, Certificates of Amendment, and Certificate of Good Standing among others. There is a one-time Nevada LLC forming fees of $96 for applying for an Apostille.

LLC kit

The LLC Kit is a type of high quality binder, which will help you to store all your business documents in a single place. The LLC kit has been designed to keep your essential documents organized and secure, so that they are easily accessible when you need them. The Nevada LLC cost for this kit is $82.5 and you can order it as a part of the LLC formation services.

Choose IncParadise to form your Nevada LLC

IncParadise is one of the highly esteemed Nevada registered agents that are committed towards ensuring start-ups and mid-size enterprises derive maximum benefit from our tailored and wide variety of business formation services. Our specialized services provide value for money because of salient features like:

• Experts in Business Formation: We have a team of business formation or incorporation experts with experience spanning over several years and over 10,000 new business registrations.
• Within your Budget: Most businesses may feel that Nevada LLC forming fees are probably high and this may affect their costing initially but with IncParadise it is quite the opposite. We offer our business formation services within a reasonable price range so that it doesn’t overburden your budget.
• Unique back-office system: We understand the changing needs of businesses in the internet age and hence we offer a new client system that is unique in many ways. The system allows businesses the option of mail forwarding, order placing for any of our services, and storing and managing the business documents. This state of the art solution is known as the Entity Management Software and it has several features that help in streamlining requirements and document storage for businesses.

Protecting Assets by Forming Nevada LLC

Nevada is considered as one of the most favorable destinations for forming an LLC. Apart from the salient benefits the state provides, “limited liability” in itself is one of the greatest assets a Limited Liability Company can enjoy. Limited liability in the simplest of words translates to separating business assets from personal assets, so that creditors of the business are unable to touch personal assets. This is an integral part of asset protection for a Nevada LLC although some states like Nevada also have other types of asset protection plans to help businesses.

• Internal Trap: A Nevada LLC has been designed to trap any liabilities connected to business or asset. It traps them inside the entity itself and as a result, a member of the said LLC is not personally liable for such a liability.
• External Insulation: A Nevada LLC has the power to insulate its assets from the creditors of each individual member and thus protecting member assets.

Nevada LLC – Popular for Asset Protection

There are several states that provide asset protection and yet, asset protection for a Nevada LLC is considered the most popular. It is more so because the Silver State has some of the best protection laws in the nation for limited-liability companies. At the same time, it is important to understand that in order to maximize asset protection benefits in the state, a business entity will be required to obtain the utmost protection possible. How do you obtain a high degree of asset protection?

• Liability related to business debts: these types of liability are those that arise from LLC transactions
• Liability related to personal debts: these types of liability are those that arise from debts incurred due to personal or non-business activities.

Nevada Law for LLC

Nevada is one of the few states considered to have a strong legal environment that is pro-business. The 2017 Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 86 – Limited-Liability Companies, NRS 86.371 states that a member or manager of an LLC formed under Chapter 86 of NRS cannot be held liable for any debt or liability of the business entity. This is an integral part of the asset protection in Nevada LLC laws.

A creditor of a Limited Liability Company obtains a charging order from the Nevada court or local jurisdiction ordering the LLC to pay any distributions of property or money amounting to $40,000. In such a scenario, if there are no LLC distributions then payment would not be possible. As a result, the assets of the said LLC would be protected.

Protecting Personal Property

Although, a charging order may provide some relief to an LLC but not always, as a court order does have the power to freeze all your assets – how do you protect personal property in Nevada?

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Asset Protection Trust in Nevada

Before you can think of the asset protection in Nevada LLC option, you need to identify, discuss, and then implement an asset protection strategy. Although, there are no specific trusts for a limited-liability company in Nevada, you can always opt for the Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT). What is a DAPT?

• Statute of Limitations Period: A DAPT jurisdiction like Nevada has a statute of limitations period, which should expire so that any assets in this trust can be protected from the creditor. Nevada has one of the shortest periods.
• No Exception Creditors: Nevada is one of the two states where no statutory exception creditors are applicable. This simply means that an exception creditor is someone with the ability to access DAPT assets post the statute of limitations period.

What is Nevada Series LLC? How does it differ from a Regular LLC?

Nevada is one amongst 14 jurisdictions in the nation to have adopted statutes that provide for the formation of a series limited liability company. A series LLC abbreviated as an SLLC; is a type of limited liability company providing liability protection across several series. In simpler terms, it can be defined as a single entity that constitutes separate assets, management, members, liabilities, investment objectives, and ownership structures.

Series LLC Benefits

As compared to the traditional limited liability company, a Series LLC registration in Nevada will allow businesses to enjoy a different set of benefits although some advantages are similar. One of the salient aspects of a series limited-liability company is that the benefits would be long-term, so that it can support sustainability and enable overall growth of the business. Here’s a window into the different benefits for a start-up business in Nevada.

Asset Protection

The first and foremost benefit that a business entity will enjoy post series LLC registration in Nevada is “asset protection”. The concept of a series limited liability company is quite well suited for different types of assets that an LLC owner or members may have including real estate. This type of LLC comes with a protective shield for all internal liabilities. This shield allows owners or members to segregate assets into multiple series. As a result, exposure of assets to liabilities is reduced considerably.

Here’s an example: ABC LLC owns a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business and has its own fleet of transportation vehicles to transfer products to the market. A small accident of even a single truck or transportation vehicle can increase liability of ABC LLC but if the same company forms a series LLC for each section or activity that the business is involved in then it will restrict the liability to that activity or section. If the production is one series and transportation is another series then an accident on either of the series or divisions will not hamper the entire company. As a result, the entire company cannot be sued.

Independent Structure

A series LLC registration in Nevada simply means that there is a parent LLC and there is sub LLC within the parent LLC. It should not be confused with a “parent-child” relationship of the series but should be considered as a horizontal relationship (siblings). At the same time, each division in the series limited-liability company has its own profit, loss, and liability. It is also separate from other divisions legally and in economic structure.

An example of a business that will benefit through series LLC registration is a property management company, which owns multiple properties. In such a company, each of the properties can be an independent cell or division under the parent SLLC.

Low cost of startup

One of the finer aspects of series LLC registration is low cost of start-up. An SLLC will require a single filing fee even though it has multiple series. It can easily be set up by a Nevada registered agent like IncParadise at a lesser cost as compared to setting up multiple LLCs.

Lower Complexity

A series LLC registration has a less complicated structure as compared to corporations. An SLLC will not have complexities in structure, taxes or even document formalities.

Tax Return

Even though a Series LLC constitutes multiple series or divisions, only the parent LLC will need to file a tax return and not each division.

Risks of Series LLC

There are provisions for series LLC registration in Nevada Revised Statutes as seen in NV Rev Stat § 86.296 and NRS 86.296(3) yet there is not enough detail regarding their operations. This is mostly due to the fact that they are considered to be in their legal infancy stage and have been adopted in only one-third of the states.

• Taxation: One of the prominent issues that pose a risk to series LLC is payment of Federal tax. The procedure is quite complex. Apart from this, the tax treatment of a series limited-liability company and by the IRS as well as state tax departments is quite unclear due to the lack of uniform tax guidelines.
• Bankruptcy: The Nevada Series LLC laws surrounding Federal Bankruptcy provides no guidance whatsoever. This is due to the fact that the U.S. Bankruptcy Code has not recognized the Series limited liability company. As a result, there is a lack of consensus on whether an SLLC should file bankruptcy in a series or as a single entity.
• Registered Agent: Unlike in traditional LLC, a series LLC registration will lead to each series or division being managed by separate registered agents. This could lead to higher expense of hiring additional agents.
• Banking and Accounts: A series LLC has multiple divisions and each division needs to have a separate bank account. Since, each series will have their own financial statements; they need to have separate accounting as well. The greater the number of LLC’s in a series, the bigger the administrative issues.
• Governing Documents: It is imperative that the governing documents for series LLC registration are carefully drafted. These documents should take into consideration specific statutory requirements of NRS 86.296(3). Even the slightest mistake could hamper the formation of such an entity.
• Operation in another state: This is an area of concern for a Nevada series LLC. With such business plans to operate outside of Nevada, especially in a jurisdiction that does not have a series LLC statute the court will not recognize such a business entity.

Series LLC Requirements & Registration

A limited-liability company is definitely beneficial to businesses looking at asset protection but what is the process for Nevada series LLC registration? The process is as follows:

• In order to form an SLLC in Nevada, you will be required to file “Articles of Organization” for establishing an umbrella or master Limited Liability Company.
• The Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement of the LLC should contain the following information:
  • A statement confirming the master LLC will have multiple series
  • A statement of series LLC registration setting forth the powers, rights, and duties of the series
  • A statement indicating that the rights or powers of each series is provided in detail in the Operating Agreement of the LLC

Taxation for Series LLC

When it comes to taxes, do taxation for series LLC work in a different ways as compared to traditional LLCs? Do you need to pay federal taxes or state taxes? These are some of the questions frequently asked by business owners planning to form a series limited liability company. So, let us look at what tax obligations SLLCs have.

Difference between series LLC and a Restricted LLC

The business structure of a limited-liability company is undergoing a vast change and this has allowed different states including Nevada to create different types of LLC. These LLC’s are being created to offer a variety of benefits to businesses like asset protection and tax benefits. The two new types of limited liability companies that are accepted in the state of Nevada are Series LLC and Restricted LLC.

The Notable Differences

Since Series LLCs and Restricted LLCs are two forms of a limited-liability company, how are they different?

• Acceptance: The series LLC registration is possible in 17 states but a restricted LLC can only be formed in Nevada. A restricted LLC is a limited liability company that is organized and exists under chapter 86 of Nevada Revised Statutes. It is an LLC that elects to include the optional provisions as permitted by NV Rev Stat § 86.161 (2015).
• Structure: A series LLC is a type of master LLC that constitutes several sub LLC’s or a series of business divisions with separate members or managers and assets. A Nevada restricted LLC is like a traditional LLC and does not have separate members or assets under divisions or series.
• Distribution: A series LLC does not have restrictions when it comes to making distributions. As the name suggests, a restricted LLC however has certain restrictions. For instance, it cannot make any distributions to its members or managers prior to 10 years of existence. Of course, this type of restriction has its benefits as it provides a favorable tax treatment to the members.
• Tax free Interest: A series LLC does not have a “tax free interest period” but a restricted LLC has such a period. If the interest generated from a restricted limited-liability company is gifted to family members then that interest will be tax free for a specific period of time.
• Liability: A series LLC has been created specifically to protect assets and minimize liability but a restricted LLC faces the same liabilities as that of a traditional LLC.

Introduction – Nevada LLC Taxes

Nevada is a popular state for business because it has virtually no “state level” Nevada LLC tax. Some of the taxes not applicable to business entities include:

• Corporate income tax
• Franchise tax on income
• Personal income tax
• Unitary tax
• Admissions tax
• Gift tax or estate tax

Revenues – $2,000,000

Expenses – $1,000,000

Earnings Before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) – $500,000

Interest Paid – $200,000

Earnings Before Taxes (EBT) – $300,000

Taxes – $0

Net Income Available to Owners – $300,000

General Information about the Nevada LLC Taxes

Although a limited-liability company is a pass-through tax entity there are other unique aspects of Nevada business income tax as well. LLC is a type of business entity that enjoys the flexibility to choose the tax treatment it wants. It can choose to be taxed as any one of the following:

• A Nevada LLC can elect to be taxed as an S Corporation. It will require Form 8832 and Form 2553 for the same.
• It can choose to be taxed as a C Corporation as well using Form 8832.
• Nevada LLC tax rate can also be defined by it choosing to be taxed as a Sole-Proprietorship and this is possible only for a single member LLC or a disregarded entity.

• If an LLC operates its business in Nevada then it will not be subject to any corporate or individual income tax but if it operates outside the state then it will be subjected to a tax treatment specific to the state it is operating in. Example: If you form an LLC in Nevada and operate your business in Nevada and New York then your business will have to file taxes in New York.
• Nevada LLC tax has to be filed annually and this can only be filed after you register your business entity with the Secretary of State (SOS)
• The Nevada LLC tax rate and amount to be filed will depend on the level of business activity and earnings.
• It is also important to know that if your Nevada LLC has employees and reports gross wages to the Nevada Employment Security Division (ESD) then your limited-liability company will be subjected to modified business tax (MBT). The MBT is a type of Nevada business income tax and came into effect on July 1, 2015 through Senate Bill No. 483. MBT has to be paid to the Department of Taxation.
• Apart from the modified business tax, Nevada now imposes Commerce Tax on gross revenue pursuant to Nevada Administrative Code, NAC 363C. This tax has to be paid to the Nevada Department of Taxation.
• If you are a domestic business entity in Nevada but are pursuing business activity in another state then you will be treated as a foreign entity in that state and may be required to file franchise taxes. However, your LLC will not be required to pay any Nevada LLC tax like inventory or franchise taxes in the state.

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Federal Taxes for your Nevada LLC

A limited liability company (LLC) in Nevada with a default tax election means such an LLC is not considered as a tax paying entity but as a tax reporting entity by the IRS. The federal Nevada LLC tax by the Internal Revenue Service can be defined according to the number of LLC Members.

• If it is a single owner LLC where the owner is an individual then the Nevada LLC tax rate would be like that of a Sole Proprietorship. The individual would have to file Form 1040 Schedule C, Form 1040 Schedule E, or Form 1040 Schedule F.
• If the owner of an LLC is another business entity like a corporation or a partnership then the Nevada LLC needs to be reflected on the federal tax return of the owner as a division of business entity (corporation or partnership).

Nevada State Business License for LLC

The Nevada state business license is an important aspect of Nevada LLC tax as without this license, an LLC will not become operational in the state. The business license is an annual requirement and you can apply for it along with the Articles of Organization. The business license has to be renewed each year when filing LLC annual list.

Nevada State Business Income Tax

Nevada has one of the most competitive business tax climates because there are no corporate income taxes, margin tax, or gross receipts tax. Hence, the state avoids heavy tax burdens that impair business activities and growth. The Nevada business income tax that an LLC has to file is known as the Modified Business Tax (MBT). The primary advantage of the MBT is ease of compliance and simplicity.

Nevada Commerce Tax Return

On June 5, 2015, the Nevada Governor introduced the new “Commerce Tax” effective July 1, 2015 after the approval of Assembly Bill 380 and Senate Bill 483. This Nevada LLC tax also known as commerce tax will be levied on any business entity that has gross revenue of more than $4 million.

The NAICS code for Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry, and Hunting is 11 and the Nevada LLC tax rate is 0.063%. If the business activity of an LLC focuses on Administrative and Support Services, whose NAICS code is 561 then the Nevada commerce tax rate would be 0.154%. At the same time, it is important to keep in mind that if a Nevada limited liability company is engaged in a business in more than one industry category then the tax rate would be determined by the industry category in which the gross revenue generated is higher.

Local Taxes for your LLC

Nevada has one of the most unique tax systems in the nation. Modified Business Tax exists only in Nevada and apart from commerce tax; there are some local Nevada LLC taxes that may be levied on businesses operating from this state. The different types of local taxes depending on your business activity include:

• Sales and Use Tax
• Live Entertainment Tax
• Local School Support Tax
• Basic City-County Relief Tax
• Mines Tax
• Liquor & Tobacco Excise Tax
• Insurance Tax
• Gaming Tax
• Property Tax
• Transportation Tax
• Business License Tax

What is Foreign LLC in Nevada?

A foreign LLC Nevada is a type of business entity whose primary location of business activity is outside Nevada.

For example: if you have registered a limited-liability company in New York and are planning to sell your services or products in Nevada then you will be required to register your business entity as a Foreign LLC in this state. So basically, your entity is a domestic LLC in New York but in any other state it will be considered as a foreign entity.

There are certain parameters that define if your business is a foreign LLC in Nevada or not. The parameters include:

• Selling any product or service
• Having a bank account in Nevada
• Having a mailing address in this state
• Owning a warehouse or distribution facility
• Owning a store
• A Sales representative in the state

Steps to register foreign LLC qualification in Nevada

The qualification and formation of a foreign LLC in Nevada is governed by Chapter 86 of the 2017 Nevada Revised Statutes, NV Rev Stat § 86.543 – § 86.5463 (2017). There are several aspects of a foreign business entity that you will need to consider so that you are able to form your business properly. Let’s look at the process through a step-by-step guide.

1. Choose a Name for your Foreign LLC

The first and foremost step towards Nevada LLC foreign qualification is choosing a business name. A foreign limited-liability company has to register their chosen name with the Secretary of State pursuant to NV Rev Stat § 86.546 (2017). When choosing a name, it is important to consider the following:

• The name of your foreign LLC Nevada should contain words like Limited Liability Company, Limited-Liability Company, Limited Company, or Limited or abbreviations like L.L.C., Ltd., LLC, L.C., or LC. The word Company can also be abbreviated as Co. This name requirement is governed by NV Rev Stat § 86.171 (2013).
• The name proposed for your foreign LLC in Nevada should be distinguishable from any other name existing on the records of the Secretary of State.

2. Application for Registration

The next step is to file an “Application for Registration of Foreign LLC in Nevada” with the office of the secretary of state. This application will ensure, your foreign LLC is formed in the state and your business name is registered. According to NV Rev Stat § 86.544 (2017), the application for registration has to be signed by a manager or a member of the LLC. If the powers are not vested in a member or manager then it has to be signed by any person authorized to sign on behalf of your limited-liability company like a registered agent.

• The name of the foreign LLC Nevada
• The jurisdiction and date of its formation
• A declaration of its existence or certificate of good standing from the jurisdiction where the foreign limited-liability company was formed
• Name and address of the registered agent of your LLC pursuant to NRS 77.310
• Address of the business entities office as required to be maintained in Nevada
• The name and business address of each member or manager

3. Initial List

Once the Nevada LLC foreign qualification is complete, the business entity will be required to file a list of managers and members and this is known as the initial list. The initial list has to be filed within 30 days of filing an application for registration. You can also file it along with the application for registration.

4. Appoint a Registered Agent

A foreign limited-liability company in the state of Nevada should designate and maintain a registered agent pursuant to NRS 77.390 and NV Rev Stat § 86.231 (2017). The primary reason for maintaining a registered agent is to ensure “service of process”. A registered agent is an important aspect of Nevada LLC foreign qualification and can also provide the LLC with an approved physical address where mails and notifications from the Secretary of State can be received.

Note: If a foreign LLC Nevada fails to maintain a registered agent then the Secretary of State can revoke their business or it can lead to dissolution of the legal status of the said business.

A foreign LLC in Nevada will have the option to change their existing agent or hire the services of some of the reputable registered agents like IncParadise. You will be required to file the “Registered Agent Acceptance” form along with the application for registration of foreign LLC.

5. Annual Report and Taxes

One of the important annual requirements post Nevada LLC foreign qualification is the filing of an Annual List or Annual Report with the Secretary of State along with a fee of $150. The filing of the annual list is governed by NV Rev Stat § 86.5461 (2017). The annual list has to be filed on or before the last day of the anniversary month after the filing of the application for registration of a foreign limited-liability company. For example: If you have filed an application for registration on Nov 1,2019 then your annual list or report will be due in November 2020 and you will have to file it prior to Nov 30, 2020.

How IncParadise can help you

IncParadise is one of the most reputable registered agents in the state and has represented more than 10,000 business entities across the nation. We are in compliance with all commercial agent requirements in Nevada as well as Chapter 77 of the Nevada Model Registered Agents Act. We are authorized to receive service of process, demand, or notice as permitted or required by law to be served on your foreign LLC Nevada. We can provide assistance with the following:

• Provide guidance and information on how to meet Nevada LLC foreign qualification requirements
• Help with all types of filing requirements including application for registration of foreign LLC
• Prepare and file taxes, initial and annual list on your behalf
• Help you to obtain a business license and Tax EIN
• Help you to obtain a certificate of good standing
• Provide top of the line customer service for all queries related to forming a foreign LLC Nevada
• Provide multiple additional services at an extra fee