In brief
File one document, the Certificate of Organization, with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The fee is $100[2]. A registered agent in Nebraska is named on the filing.
Mainstay Filing will file it for you for $199 a year plus Nebraska's $100 fee, with the Nebraska registered agent and the Biennial Report included[1].
- State filing fee
- $100
- Form
- Certificate of Organization
- Filed with
- Nebraska Secretary of State
- Registered Agent required
- Yes
- Periodic report
- Every two years, $25
- Other states’ fees
- 16 lower, 24 higher
Updated October 29, 2026. State fees from official sources.
016 steps, in order
Nebraska asks for one formation filing. Everything else on this list is either done before that filing or follows from it.
- Pick a name the state will accept. It has to be distinguishable from names already on the Nebraska register and include an LLC designator. The Nebraska Secretary of State has a name search on its website[3].
- Name a registered agent. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-113, the registered agent can be A Nebraska resident, which can be a member of the company, or a business authorized to do business in Nebraska.[4] A member or manager who lives in Nebraska can be the registered agent as an individual.
- Submit Certificate of Organization and pay $100. The Nebraska Secretary of State reviews the filing; the LLC exists once it is accepted[2].
- Write an operating agreement. It sets out ownership and how decisions are made. It stays with the company's records and is not part of the state filing.
- Request an EIN. This federal tax number comes from the IRS, not from Nebraska, and most banks ask for it before opening an account.
- Mark the report deadline. Nebraska LLCs file the Biennial Report every two years ($25)[5]. The deadline: April 1 of each odd-numbered year[6].
02New business filings in Nebraska
Business applications in Nebraska reached 22,876 in 2025, the 41st highest count among the states and D.C. Through Jan-Sep 2026 the count stood at 18,643, a 9.2% change on the year before.
These are IRS employer-ID applications, so they include sole proprietors and corporations as well as LLCs. Nebraska does not publish a comparable monthly LLC count.
03Who can submit the filing
Mainstay Filing files Nebraska LLCs for $199 a year, with the $100 state fee added at cost[1]. Included: the registered agent for the year, the EIN application, and the Biennial Report whenever it falls due.
The Nebraska Secretary of State accepts filings from owners directly. Its $100 fee does not change based on who submits the document.
04The fee, in context
At $100, Nebraska's fee is equal to the 50-state median of $100. Among the other states, 16 states charge less and 24 charge more.
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $100 | [2] sos.nebraska.gov, updated October 29, 2026 |
| Biennial Report | $25 every two years | [5] nebraskalegislature.gov, updated October 29, 2026 |
| Filing service, Mainstay Filing | $199 a year plus state fees | [1] Mainstay Filing, updated October 29, 2026 |
| Registered agent service (if hired) | $149 a year at Mainstay Filing; $99 to $249 first year elsewhere | 6 other services' published prices, updated October 29, 2026 |
Only the state fee is required. Naming yourself or another qualified person as registered agent costs nothing in state fees.
| State | LLC filing fee | Periodic report |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $50 | $25 yearly |
| Iowa | $50 | $30 every 2 yrs |
| Kansas | $85 | $90 every 2 yrs |
| Missouri | $50 | None |
| South Dakota | $150 | $55 yearly |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 yearly |
Same source set as above, one statute or fee schedule per state, verified August 12, 2026.
05What gets filed: Certificate of Organization
The formation document in Nebraska is the Certificate of Organization. It is filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State[2].
The statute that governs it reads, in part:
One or more persons may act as organizers to form a limited liability company by signing and delivering to the Secretary of State for filing a certificate of organization
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-117 (Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, RULLCA 201 — Formation[2].
Once the Nebraska Secretary of State accepts the filing, the LLC exists and its record, including the registered agent details, appears in the state's public business search.
06Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nebraska?
The state fee is $100 for the Certificate of Organization[2]. After that, the Biennial Report costs $25 every two years.
Do I need a registered agent to form an LLC in Nebraska?
Yes. The formation filing names one. A member or manager who lives in Nebraska can be the registered agent as an individual.
Can a service file the Nebraska LLC for me?
Yes. Mainstay Filing prepares and files Nebraska LLCs for $199 a year plus the $100 state fee[1]. That also covers its registered agent service, the EIN application and the Biennial Report, at the same price each year.
Who files the formation document in Nebraska?
The Nebraska Secretary of State. Its website: sos.nebraska.gov/.
Sources
- Mainstay Filing pricing, registered agent and FAQ pages. Updated October 29, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-117 (Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, RULLCA 201 — Formation; certificate of organization); filing fee set by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-192(1)(a). sos.nebraska.gov/sites/sos.nebraska.gov/files/doc/business-services/Corporations/Forms/Cer. Updated October 29, 2026.
- Nebraska Secretary of State. sos.nebraska.gov/. Updated October 29, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-113 (Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, RULLCA 113 — Office and agent for service of process); change of agent under § 21-114. nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=21-113. Updated October 29, 2026.
- Nebraska Revised Statute 21-192(1) (filing fee $25 electronic, $30 in writing). nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=21-192. Updated October 29, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-125(b); § 21-117 (LLC Act citation). nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=21-125. Updated October 29, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (state annual and monthly series). www.census.gov/econ/bfs/index.html. Updated October 29, 2026.