How to Incorporate in Nebraska

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Incorporating in Nebraska is relatively easy.  This article should give you resources to understand how the incorporation process works in Nebraska, and to use the legal forms from the Nebraska Secretary of State to incorporate 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 Corporate Name. The filing fee is $30 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 Incorporation. You will have to draft up your own Articles of Incorporation and submit them to the Nebraska Secretary of State. A simple google search will bring up examples of Articles of Incorporation for you to get ideas from. Filing fees are based on the authorized capital stock, and a breakdown of fees can be found on the Corporate Fee Schedule. 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.