Form a Nebraska LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Nebraska LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Nebraska | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Biennial Report | Every two years | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| Newspaper publication | Once, after forming | Yes | Paid to the newspapers |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Nebraska LLCs are formed by filing a Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Publication: Notice of organization must be published for three successive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation near the LLC's designated office, and proof of publication must be filed with the Secretary of State (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-193). Bills in 2025 and 2026 to change this rule were indefinitely postponed, so the newspaper requirement still applies.
Keeping it active
Nebraska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years. It is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year (delinquent as of June 16). The first one is due between January 1 and April 1 of the first odd-numbered year after the year the LLC is formed.
You also need a registered agent in Nebraska every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Nebraska address and are there in business hours.
- Formation documents can be submitted online through the Secretary of State's eDelivery service as a signed PDF, or by mail or in person.
- The statute treats an LLC's acts as valid once notice is later published and proof is filed, but the publication step is still required.
What a "$0" Nebraska LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Nebraska filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Nebraska filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Nebraska filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Nebraska filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Nebraska?
Nebraska charges a one-time fee to file the Certificate of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Nebraska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years. It is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year (delinquent as of June 16).
What are the yearly costs of a Nebraska LLC?
Nebraska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years. It is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year (delinquent as of June 16). You also need a registered agent in Nebraska every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Nebraska LLC?
Yes: file the Certificate of Organization yourself with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Nebraska?
No. The Nebraska filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
Does Nebraska have a publication requirement?
Notice of organization must be published for three successive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation near the LLC's designated office, and proof of publication must be filed with the Secretary of State (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-193). Bills in 2025 and 2026 to change this rule were indefinitely postponed, so the newspaper requirement still applies.
