Choose a name
Before you can register your company, it’s necessary to select the name, which needs to be in accordance with the state’s naming requirements. These are the requirements you need to consider:
The name needs to include words such as L.L.C., LLC, or Limited Liability Company.
The name must be unique and differ from other business entities. Search the Secretary of State’s website to determine which name to use.
Abbreviations and names of government agencies like the Treasury, State Department, or FBI mustn’t be included in your business name.
Restricted words like credit union, attorney, lawyer, or bank require special documentation.
If you plan to launch a website, make sure to check whether the URL under the such name is available.
You can always reserve a name if you aren’t ready to open an LLC. You may reserve a name for up to 90 days.
Hire a registered agent
Nevada is one of the states that requires you to use the services of a registered agent. This person is authorized to receive service of process, notices, and other legal documents on your behalf. A registered agent can be a person, including yourself or an employee that offers these types of services; however, they must meet the following criteria:
Must provide registered agent services
Must have a physical address in Nevada
Must be on-site and available to receive documents
File Articles of Organization
The Articles of Organization lay out the basic information about your LLC. You are required to prepare and file them with the Nevada Secretary of State so that your LLC registration is valid. While it might appear to be a big job, it’s actually quite straightforward.
To prepare articles, you will need the following information:
Your LLC name.
Signature, name, and address of your registered agent.
Name and address of a person who founded an LLC.
Manager structure, will members or managers manage the LLC? Name and address of each member or manager.
A person who formed an LLC is obligated to sign the Articles.
The business report must be filed with Articles, and a business license is needed with the Articles.
Once you complete all of this, the secretary of state will go through your filing. If your articles are approved, your LLC will become a business entity.
Wait for the certificate from the state
The Nevada state will issue you a certificate that confirms that your LLC formally exists and that all your LLC’s formation documents are properly filed and approved. This certificate allows you to obtain your EIN or Employer Identification Number, business bank account, and business licenses.
Next steps
The next steps include the following:
Operating Agreement – a document that outlines how your company will conduct a business
Get an EIN
Obtain necessary licenses or permits
Apply for a credit card
Purchase insurance for your business
Trademark your logo and name