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How much does an LLC cost in Nebraska? (2026)
Forming an LLC in Nebraska costs $100 in state filing fees. Year one comes to $100 and 5 years to $150, below the median state ($335). The annual report is filed every two years, at $25 each time.
Nebraska LLC, 5 years
State fees, acting as your own registered agent
Year 1
Years 2 to 5
Assumes the recurring report is first due in year 2 and the minimum state tax every year from year 1. Income-based taxes and county or newspaper costs are not included.
Fees and official sources
| Fee | Amount | How often | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation filing | $100 | once | official page |
| Recurring report | $25 | every two years | official page |
| Minimum state tax | $0 | none found on official pages | being checked |
Adding a registered agent
You can be your own registered agent if you have a street address in Nebraska and are there in business hours. With the lowest standalone price on our list, Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 a year, the 5-year cost becomes $645. Compare registered agent prices.
Nebraska deadlines and late penalties
- The biennial report is due by April 1 of odd-numbered years.
- A report not filed by the June 16 delinquency date leads to administrative dissolution; the LLC can apply for reinstatement with the Secretary of State.
What to know before you file in Nebraska
- State fees are lower online: the certificate of organization costs $100 online and $110 in office, and the biennial report $25 online and $30 on paper, before any online portal fee.
- Filing the affidavit or proof of publication with the Secretary of State costs $25 online or $30 in office. Reinstatement after administrative dissolution costs $30; after more than five years, the late reinstatement application costs $500.
- Newspaper publication: required: a notice of organization must run for three successive weeks in a legal newspaper near the LLC's designated office, and proof of publication is filed with the Secretary of State. The newspaper cost is not in our totals.
Nebraska compared with nearby states
Among nearby states, Missouri costs $100 less over 5 years and South Dakota costs $220 more than Nebraska. The state where you form is usually the state where the LLC does business; forming elsewhere can mean registering in both.
| State | To file | Year 1 | Average per year after | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $100 | $100 | $12.50 | $150 |
| Missouri | $50 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Kansas | $85 | $85 | $45 | $265 |
| South Dakota | $150 | $150 | $55 | $370 |
Questions
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in Nebraska?
- The state filing fee is $100. Counting the recurring report and minimum state tax, year one costs $100 in state fees if you act as your own registered agent.
- How much does an LLC cost per year in Nebraska?
- After the first year, state fees average $12.50 a year: the annual report is $25 every two years.
- Is Nebraska a cheap state for an LLC?
- Over 5 years Nebraska costs $150 in state fees, which ranks 14 of 49 jurisdictions we have confirmed, cheapest first. The median is $335.
Sources, read verified 2026-11-15: sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/forms-and-fee-information · nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=21-192&print=true · sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/annualbiennial-reporting