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    How to Start Your LLC in Nebraska

    Legal Bueno helps with everything you need to start your business. We take care of all the paperwork so you don't have to worry about it. Want to learn more about the process we handle? Keep reading!

    Quick Summary:

    • Filing Fee: $100
    • Turnaround time: 2-3 business days

    How do I start an LLC in Nebraska?

    Thinking about starting an LLC? The process is pretty similar across the states. You'll start by picking a unique name for your business (you'll need to check to make sure it hasn't been taken!) and then filing some paperwork—usually called Articles of Organization or a Certificate of Formation—with your state's agency.

    If you want to check the name availability for Nebraska, visit https://www.nebraska.gov/sos/corp/corpsearch.cgi.

    After that's taken care of, you'll want to draft a governing doc for your business called an operating agreement & find any licenses you might need. Just keep in mind that each state has its own little quirks, so it's always a good idea to double-check specific requirements for your area.

    What are the costs & processing times of starting a business in Nebraska?

    Here's the rundown for Nebraska:

    • The filing fee is: $100
    • There are ongoing fees of $13 (every 2 years)
    • It usually takes 2-3 business days if you're filing online or 2-3 business days (plus mail time) if by mail.

    Why Nebraska is a great state for your LLC

    Starting a company in Nebraska comes with a variety of significant benefits that can enhance the overall experience for entrepreneurs:

    • Business-Friendly Environment: Nebraska is recognized as one of the more business-friendly states, which creates a conducive atmosphere for new ventures and small businesses.
    • Tax Incentives: The state supports businesses through programs like the Imagine Program, which offers tax credits on wages, sales, use taxes, investment, and personal property taxes, helping to reduce operational costs.
    • Limited Liability Protection: Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Nebraska allows entrepreneurs to protect their personal assets from business liabilities and debts, providing peace of mind and security.
    • Ease of Business Formation: Establishing an LLC is straightforward and typically faster than other forms of business entities, making it an appealing option for startups and small to medium-sized businesses.
    • Tax Treatment Advantages: An LLC can offer easier tax filing processes and potential benefits in tax treatment, which is advantageous for business owners looking to optimize their financial management.
    • Affordable Filing Fees: The low fee for LLC filing at $109 makes it accessible for most entrepreneurs, reducing the initial financial burden of starting a business.
    • Simplified Compliance: Nebraska's LLC structure features simpler rules and regulations regarding management, compliance, and administration, allowing owners to focus more on growing their business rather than navigating complex bureaucratic challenges.

    Overall, the combination of strong support programs, protective structures, and manageable costs makes Nebraska an attractive state for entrepreneurs looking to establish and grow their businesses.

    Legal Requirements

    Remember! Legal Bueno will handle all of these requirements for you, but if you're interested, here are the legal requirements for Nebraska:

    Articles of Organization

    A certificate of organization must include:1. The name of the LLC;

    1. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office and the name and street and mailing addresses and post office box number, if any, of the initial agent for service of process of the company; and
    2. If the company is organized to render a professional service, the professional service its members, managers, professional employees, and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render in Nebraska.

    A certificate of organization may also include statements as to matters other than those required.

    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-117

    Filing fee: $100(Online)/$110 (In-Office)

    Filing Process

    After you've prepared the initial formation documents, you need to file it! Here is what Nebraska laws require for filing:

    A record authorized or required to be filed with the secretary of state must be captioned to describe the record's purpose, be in a permitted medium and be delivered to the secretary of state. If the filing fees have been paid, unless the secretary of state determines that a record does not comply with the filing requirements, the secretary of state will file the record and:1. For a statement of denial, send a copy of the filed statement and a receipt for the fees to the person on whose behalf the statement was delivered for filing and to the LLC; and

    1. For all other records, send a copy of the filed record and a receipt for the fees to the person on whose behalf the record was filed.

    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-121

    Additional Legal Considerations

    Here are some additional relevant laws that might be useful when operating your business in Nebraska:

    Operating agreement–scope, function, and limitations

    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-110

    Operating agreement–effect on LLC and persons becoming members–preformation agreement

    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-111

    Operating agreement–effect on third parties and relationship to records effective on behalf of LLC

    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-112

    Certificate of existence or authorization

    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-124

    Biennial report

    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-125