How to Form an LLC in Nebraska

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Forming a Limited Liability Company in Nebraska is relatively easy.  This article should give you resources to understand how the process works in Nebraska, and to use the legal forms from the Nebraska Secretary of State to form an LLC in Nebraska.

Though not required, it is advised that you check your corporate name for availability before filing any applications. To check Name Availability, you must submit a written request to the Secretary of State’s Corporate Office. The address is: P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608. Once you have received confirmation that your name is available, you can fill out an Application for Reservation of Limited Liability Company Name. The filing fee is $15 for a period of 120 days. Your name reservation must be submitted in duplicate to: John A. Gale, Secretary of State, Room 1301 State Capitol, P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509.

Nebraska does not have forms available for Articles of Organization. You will have to draft up your own Articles of Organization and submit them to the Nebraska Secretary of State. A simple google search will bring up examples of Articles of Organization for you to get ideas from. The filing fee for your Articles of Organization is $100. Forms and fees can be mailed to: P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608, or sent overnight to: 1445 K. St., Room 1301, Lincoln, NE 65809. Nebraska also offers a One-Stop Business Registration Information page which will provide you with valuable information regarding starting a new business.

There are many companies that offer the service of filing these articles on your behalf, such as FileOnline  or LegalZoom.