A. File Artcles of incorporation for Nevada Corporation with the Secretary of State
After choosing which entity is right for you, your next step is to go to the Nevada Secretary of State's website and download the appropriate incorporation form that may be available. Or, if you don't want to do the work yourself, we can help you incorporate a business in Nevada. Click here for a free quote on our Nevada business incorporation services.
B. S Corporation Filings for Your New Nevada Corporation
1. Federal S-Corporation Election Form
If you have Clickandinc.com incorporate a business for you in Nevada, and you choose to be treated as an s-corporation for federal income tax purposes, we can draft that form for you (IRS form 2553). If you choose to draft it on your own, you can download it from the IRS website.
NOTE: You have 75 days from the date you incorporate a business in Nevada to file your form 2553 with the IRS. If you fail to file in that time period, you will not be granted s-corporation status for the year in which you incorporate.
2. Nevada S-Corporation Election form
Nevada does not require s-corporations file a separate s-corporation election form with the state.
C. Get Your Nevada Tax ID Number and Or Other State Required Documentation
Have your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) handy; most states require it on their state tax ID number forms and other forms that you may need to complete after you incorporate a business in Nevada.
1. State Business Registration Number
You must file the Nevada Business Registration and the Supplemental Application Forms to determine your state tax obligations, if any. That form and all information about it can be downloaded at www.tax.state.nv.us. Or you can call the Nevada Department of Taxation at one of these numbers:
Las Vegas Office 702-486-2300
Reno Office 775-688-1295
Carson City Office 775-684-2000
Elko Office 775-753-1115
Henderson 702-486-2300
2. Initial List of Officers
All Nevada corporations and LLCs must file an Initial List of Officers (for corporations) or an Initial List of Managers or Members (for LLCs) on or before the last day of the first month after the filing of the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization.
So, if you filed your Articles on January 15th, you have to file your Initial List of Officers or Initial List of Managers or Members on or before February 28th. The fee is $125. The form will be mailed to the Registered Agent once your Articles are filed.
To download then fill the Initial List of Officers and Directors go to:
http://sos.state.nv.us/business/forms/corporations.asp The complete packet including instructions is there to download.
To fill out then download the Initial List of Managers/Members for LLCs log on to
http://secretaryofstate.biz/business/forms/llc.asp The complete packet including instructions is there to download.
3. Annual List of Officers
Each year all corporations and llcs in Nevada are required to file an Annual List of Officers. The fee is $125. The Annual Lists must be submitted on or before the last day of the anniversary month of the original filing of the articles (e.g. If you filed your Articles of Incorporation on June 10, 2007, your Annual List of Officers would be due on or before June 30, 2008).
For corporations that form is at http://sos.state.nv.us/business/forms/corporations.asp The complete packet including instructions is there to download. You can also file this online at http://secretaryofstate.biz/ Choose Business Center. Then, Under Online Services, choose Annual List filing
For LLCs that form is at http://secretaryofstate.biz/business/forms/llc.asp The complete packet including instructions is there to download. You can also file this online at http://secretaryofstate.biz/ Choose Business Center. Then, Under Online Services, choose Annual List filing.
Surely, the list above is not everything you will need to do once you incorporate a business in Nevada. You should always check with your accountant or attorney in order to make sure you are compliant with all state laws. Clickandinc.com is not a law firm and nothing on this page can be considered legal advice on which you can rely. If you’d like Clickandinc.com to help you incorporate a business in Nevada, we’d love to help.
