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Forming an LLC in Nebraska for the first time

The Nebraska filing fee is $100. For a beginner the best service is Mainstay Filing: $199 a year covers the filing, agent, EIN application and the annual report, so year 1 comes to $299.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Your Nebraska checklist

  1. File the Certificate of Organization. $100 to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
  2. Registered agent. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Mainstay Filing includes it.
  3. EIN. Free from the IRS; included in the application Mainstay Filing prepares.
  4. Operating agreement. Write one even for a single owner. No upcharge at Mainstay Filing.
  5. Annual report. 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.
  6. Anything else. Publication: a notice runs for three weeks in a local legal newspaper, then proof is filed for $25 online ($30 in office).
Best for beginners

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $100 state fee

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Total for the first three years

$722 with Mainstay Filing, state fees included. Others: Northwest Registered Agent $414; ZenBusiness $622; Bizee $423; LegalZoom $872 (these totals leave out any charge for filing the annual report).

Questions

What is the best LLC service for a beginner in Nebraska?

Mainstay Filing. First year $299 including the $100 Nebraska filing fee; $224 in year 2.

Can a beginner file an LLC in Nebraska without a service?

Yes: file the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State for $100. Required registered agent: A Nebraska resident, which can be a member of the company, or a business authorized to do business in Nebraska.

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