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This guide on starting your business in Nebraska provides step-by-step instructions on the paperwork to file formation documents, obtain tax IDs, and set up company records.
Step-By-Step Startup
Below is an overview of the paperwork, cost, and time to form each of the most popular business structures. Simply click on the link for your desired structure to view detailed step-by-step instructions.
- If you have not decided whether you want to form an LLC, corporation, or other business structure, click here.
- If wish to form your business in a different state than Nebraska, click here.
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Nebraska Limited Liability Company Click for step-by-step instructions |
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Nebraska Corporation Click for step-by-step instructions |
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Nebraska Nonprofit Click for step-by-step instructions |
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Top 5 Tips on Registering a Business in Nebraska
- When filing formation documents with the Nebraska Secretary of State by mail, remember 1.) to include your name and address for correspondence, but not on your articles which get scanned into public record, 2.) to submit two copies, 3.) to include the filing fee.
- Registration with the Nebraska Department of Revenue for state tax id(s) and accounts is required if you will have employees, intend to engage in retail sales, renting/leasing tangible personal property, or will be providing services which are subject to sales tax.
- The fee to incorporate can be confusing. Corporations must pay $60 + $5/page for up to $10,000 authorized stock, or $100 + $5/page for $10,001 - $25,000 authorized stock. Most likely your start-up will have less than $10,000 authorized stock and thus will pay $60 + $5 per page. Authorized stock is the product of authorized shares and initial par value per share. So if you decide to begin with 2,000 authorized shares and an initial par value per share of $3, then you have authorized $6,000 of stock.
- If you are forming a new business in Nebraska, you will need to list a registered agent name on your filings. The registered agent must have a physical address (not a P.O. Box) in Nebraska where it receives legal documents.
- Corporations and LLCs must file biennially (every two years) with the Nebraska Secretary of State. Corporations also pay an occupation tax at this time.
