Form Your Nevada C Corporation
Build the investor-ready structure venture capitalists require - issue stock, raise priced rounds, and operate with no state corporate income tax in the Silver State
Filed in Nevada
The Silver State · NV
- State filing fee$75
- Processing time1-2 business days online; fee scales with authorized stock value ($75 for <=$75k up to $725). Initial List ($150) + $500 business license due at formation
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$650/yr ($150 Annual List + $500 license) — due Last day of anniversary month
- State tax rateNo state corporate income tax
- Expedited option24 hours (+$125)
Form your Nevada C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Nevada C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $75 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Nevada Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Nevada — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Nevada
Nevada pairs a business-friendly legal environment and strong privacy protections with no state corporate income tax, making it an attractive home for a C Corporation built to raise outside capital. While the C Corp structure is what venture capitalists and institutional investors require, founders should weigh Nevada's $650 in annual state costs and that federal C Corp taxation and dividend double taxation still apply.
The structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require to write a check
Issue stock and equity to founders, employees, and investors with a clean cap table
No state corporate income tax in Nevada - profits aren't taxed at the state level
Perpetual existence - the corporation survives changes in ownership and leadership
Strong privacy protections and a business-friendly legal environment
Raise priced rounds and SAFEs with a familiar, investor-ready entity
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS / Section 1202) tax benefits may apply to early shareholders
A formal board of directors and bylaws that signal governance maturity to investors
Key features of a Nevada C-Corp
- No state corporate income tax in Nevada
- Investor-ready C Corp structure for VC and priced rounds
- Stock issuance and a clean cap table for equity grants
- Board of directors, bylaws, and perpetual existence
- SilverFlume online filing portal with 1-2 business day processing
Major industries in Nevada
Form your Nevada C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1-2 business days online; fee scales with authorized stock value ($75 for <=$75k up to $725). Initial List ($150) + $500 business license due at formation.
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include a corporate designator such as 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Inc.,' or 'Corp.' Check availability through the Nevada Secretary of State's SilverFlume business portal before filing.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Nevada requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state. The agent must be a Nevada resident or a company authorized to do business in Nevada to accept legal and state documents.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Nevada Secretary of State through SilverFlume. The base filing fee is $75 and scales with your authorized stock value (up to $725). You must also file the Initial List ($150) and pay the $500 state business license at formation.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws and Appoint a Board of Directors
Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint at least one director to govern the corporation. Hold an organizational meeting, issue stock to founders, and document the initial cap table and board resolutions.
- 05
Obtain an EIN and Make Key Elections
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring. Founders receiving restricted stock should consider filing an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the shares.
- 06
File the Annual List and Maintain Compliance
Nevada corporations file an Annual List of officers and directors by the last day of the anniversary month ($150) and renew the $500 state business license each year, for $650 in annual state costs.
Nevada C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Nevada C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Nevada C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State ($75 base, scaling to $725 by authorized stock)
- File the Initial List of Officers and Directors ($150) at formation
- Pay the $500 Nevada state business license at formation
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Nevada address
- Appoint at least one director and adopt corporate bylaws
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS and issue stock to founders
- File the Annual List ($150) and renew the business license ($500) each year
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Nevada Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $25 (90 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $75 Nevada state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Nevada)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Nevada C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Nevada. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to incorporate a C Corporation in Nevada?
The Articles of Incorporation base fee is $75 and scales with your authorized stock value, up to $725. You also pay the Initial List ($150) and the $500 state business license at formation. Online filings through SilverFlume are typically processed in 1-2 business days.
What are the ongoing costs for a Nevada C Corporation?
Nevada corporations pay $650 per year in state costs: a $150 Annual List of officers and directors plus the $500 state business license. The Annual List is due by the last day of your anniversary month, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State.
How is a Nevada C Corporation taxed?
Nevada has no state corporate income tax. However, C Corporations pay the 21% flat federal corporate income tax on profits, and shareholders are taxed again on dividends - the 'double taxation' of the C Corp. Nevada's statewide sales tax is 6.85%, and the State Business License plus Annual List ($200/yr equivalent) function as the state's franchise/privilege charge.
Why do investors prefer a C Corporation?
A C Corporation is the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. It lets you issue stock and equity, maintain a clean cap table, raise priced rounds and SAFEs, and operate with a board of directors and bylaws - all features investors expect before writing a check.
What is an 83(b) election and when should founders file it?
If you receive restricted stock that vests over time, an 83(b) election lets you be taxed on the value at grant rather than as it vests. It must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the restricted stock - missing the deadline can create a significant tax bill later, so most founders file it promptly.
Can a Nevada C Corporation qualify for QSBS / Section 1202 benefits?
Potentially. Stock in a qualifying C Corporation may be eligible for Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) treatment under Section 1202, which can reduce or eliminate federal tax on a future sale. QSBS rules changed in 2025, so eligibility and the exact benefits may apply differently to your situation - confirm with a tax advisor before relying on it.
Does a domestic Nevada C Corporation have to file a BOI report with FinCEN?
No. Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, U.S. domestic entities and U.S. persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. Only entities formed in a foreign country and registered to do business in a U.S. state are still required to file.
Can I incorporate in Nevada if I live in another state?
Yes. You can form a Nevada C Corporation from anywhere as long as you appoint a registered agent with a physical Nevada address. If you operate in another state, you may also need to register there as a foreign corporation.
Nevada government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Nevada state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$25 flat fee (same for all entity types).
Copies $2.00 per page.
$20.00 per Apostille (Hague Treaty nations) or Certification (non-Hague nations), per document/authentication.
Covers c_corp and s_corp identically — not split (S vs C is a federal tax election.
Learn moreThe state fee is $15.00 per place of business for the Sales/Use Tax (Seller's) Permit, confirmed on tax.nv.gov.
Learn more$60 — 'Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity' (also $60 for 'Change of Noncommercial Registered Agent'), per the profit-corporation fee schedule.
Learn more$300 state Reinstatement Fee for a profit corporation (NRS 78/78A/80/89).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Nevada C-Corp
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