How to Form an LLC in Nebraska Yourself (2026 Costs and Steps)

Quick answer

The cost to file an LLC in Nebraska is $100 plus a minimum $2.00 online operating-cost fee when you file the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division (file online). As of September 15, 2026, online (eDelivery) filings were taking approximately a week for the document to be reviewed, due to high volume.

Step 1: Check that your LLC name is available

Search the Nebraska Secretary of State's business name records before filing to ensure your desired name is available.

Step 2: Choose a registered agent

You may serve as your own registered agent if you are an individual who is a Nebraska resident, or you may choose an entity authorized to transact business in Nebraska. The certificate requires the agent's street address in Nebraska; a PO box is allowed only in addition to a street address.

Step 3: File your Certificate of Organization

File the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division. You can file online for a $100 filing fee plus an online operating-cost fee of at least $2.00 per transaction. The standard mail-in filing fee is $110.

Step 4: Create an operating agreement

Create an operating agreement to outline ownership, roles, voting procedures, and what happens if a member leaves.

Step 5: Get your EIN from the IRS

Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS for free at https://www.irs.gov/ein.

Step 6: Keep your LLC in good standing

File a Biennial Report every 2 years during odd-numbered years. The report is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year following the year of formation; failure to file by June 16 leads to administrative dissolution. The fee is $30 for paper filing or $25 when filed electronically.

You must also publish a Notice of Organization three successive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation near the LLC's designated office. File proof of publication with the Secretary of State, which costs $25 online or $30 in-office; newspaper charges are extra. Nebraska does not have an LLC franchise or minimum tax.