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Starting an LLC in Nebraska: step by step (2026)

To start an LLC in Nebraska, file the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State and pay the $100 state fee. Biennial report due April 1 of odd-numbered years: $25 online, $30 on paper (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-192(1)). Every Nebraska LLC must keep a registered agent with a Nebraska street address.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
  • Prices verified October 2026

How to form an LLC in Nebraska

  1. Pick a name with “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” in it, and check that it’s free on the Nebraska Secretary of State business records.
  2. Name a registered agent: a Nebraska resident, which can be a member of the company, or a business authorized to do business in Nebraska.
  3. File the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State and pay $100.
  4. Get an EIN from the IRS. It is free and comes after the LLC is formed.
  5. Sign an operating agreement among the members. It sets ownership and voting rules and stays with your records.
  6. File the yearly report. Biennial report due April 1 of odd-numbered years: $25 online, $30 on paper (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-192(1)).

Mainstay Filing takes care of the agent, the filing, the EIN application and each annual report for $199 a year plus Nebraska’s fees.

Nebraska LLC fees and rules

State filing fee
$100
Formation document
Certificate of Organization
Yearly filing
Biennial report due April 1 of odd-numbered years: $25 online, $30 on paper (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-192(1)).
Due
April 1 of each odd-numbered year
Registered agent
Required. A Nebraska resident, which can be a member of the company, or a business authorized to do business in Nebraska.
Agent address
The address has to be a Nebraska street address. A P.O. box can be added but not used alone.
Other required costs
Publication: a notice runs for three weeks in a local legal newspaper, then proof is filed for $25 online ($30 in office).
Filing fee rank
17th lowest of 50 (16 states charge less, 24 charge more)
Best overall for a Nebraska LLC

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, all-in, plus state fees

$199 a year plus Nebraska’s $100 filing fee, which is passed through at cost.

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report, prepared and filed every year it’s due
  • Compliance reminders

The same $199 at renewal. Already have an LLC and only need an agent? Mainstay Filing’s registered agent service alone is $149 a year.

Prices verified October 21, 2026 on Mainstay Filing’s pricing and FAQ pages.

Nebraska compared with neighboring states

StateFiling feeYearly filing
Nebraska$100$25 / 2 yrs
Colorado$50$25 / yr
Iowa$50$30 / 2 yrs
Kansas$85$90 / 2 yrs
Missouri$50None
South Dakota$150$55 / yr
Wyoming$100$60 / yr

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Nebraska LLC questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Nebraska?

$100 to the state to file. Biennial report due April 1 of odd-numbered years: $25 online, $30 on paper (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-192(1)). With Mainstay Filing, the formation filing, registered agent, EIN application and annual reports are $199 a year on top of the state fees.

Does Nebraska require an annual report for LLCs?

Yes. Biennial report due April 1 of odd-numbered years: $25 online, $30 on paper (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-192(1)).

Do I need a registered agent in Nebraska?

Yes. A Nebraska resident, which can be a member of the company, or a business authorized to do business in Nebraska.

Can I form a Nebraska LLC myself?

Yes. You can file the Certificate of Organization directly with the Nebraska Secretary of State and pay the $100 fee. A service such as Mainstay Filing files it for you and adds the registered agent, EIN application and annual reports for $199 a year.

Other formation services

  • Northwest Registered Agent: $39 plus the state fee, with its registered agent service included the first year, then $125 a year; annual report filing is an extra $100 plus the state fee.
  • ZenBusiness: Starter package $0 plus the state fee; Pro is $199 a year with the EIN and annual-report filing, and its registered agent is a separate $199 a year that no package includes.
  • Bizee: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Standard $199, Premium $299), with one free year of its registered agent, which is $149 a year after that.
  • LegalZoom: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Pro $249, Premium $299); its registered agent is $249 a year for first-time agent customers.

Prices from each company’s own pages, checked October 20, 2026. Plus the state fee in every case.

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