Company formation in Nevada, USA

LLC

CheckedLast checked 5 Nov 2026Ranked 21 of 44 by year 1 legal minimum
Legal minimum, year 1£677
Legal minimum, per year after£310
Typical year 1£1,457
Corporation tax21%Ease Banking

Every fee

Setting up
Government fee£327
$425 ($75 filing + $150 initial list + $200 business licence)
Registered agent£40 to 230
Required
Formation service£0 to 230
Optional
EIN application service£0 to 150
Optional
Share capitalNone
Time to form1 to 5 days (EIN extra)
Running it, per year
Annual list and business licence£270
Required$350
Registered agent£40 to 230
Required
Form 5472 and pro forma 1120£0 to 800
RequiredFree if you do it yourself
Legal minimum after year 1£310
Audit: None
Foreign ownersNo local director; registered agent in the state requiredFully remote; EIN for foreign owners can take 2 to 6 weeks
TaxLLC pass-through; no state income tax; Commerce Tax only above $4m revenueDividend withholding: 30% (treaty reduced, 15% UK individual)VAT/GST: 6.85% state sales tax if selling in NV
BankingMercury, Relay, Wise work remotely once EIN is issued
Foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file Form 5472 plus pro forma 1120 every year; $25,000 penalty for missing it.

Questions

How much does it cost to set up a company in Nevada, USA?
The legal minimum for the first year is £677, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £1,457. The government fee is £327 ($425 ($75 filing + $150 initial list + $200 business licence)). Share capital is not included.
How much does it cost per year to run a company in Nevada, USA?
The legal minimum after the first year is £310 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £310 to 1,300. Audit: None.
Do I need a local director in Nevada, USA?
No. No local director; registered agent in the state required.
Can a non-resident form a company in Nevada, USA remotely?
Yes. Fully remote; EIN for foreign owners can take 2 to 6 weeks.
What is the corporation tax rate in Nevada, USA?
LLC pass-through; no state income tax; Commerce Tax only above $4m revenue. Dividend withholding: 30% (treaty reduced, 15% UK individual). VAT/GST: 6.85% state sales tax if selling in NV.
How long does it take to form a company in Nevada, USA?
1 to 5 days (EIN extra).

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