Incorporating in Nevada

For complete and current information concerning Nevada corporations you should go to the state’s official web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Nevada but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the the state’s official web site, and while we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and should therefore be independently verified.

What Nevada says in answer to “Why Incorporate in Nevada?”

• No Corporate Income Tax
• No Taxes on Corporate Shares
• No Franchise Tax
• No Personal Income Tax
• Nominal Annual Fees
• Nevada corporations may purchase, hold, sell or transfer shares of its own stock.
• Nevada corporations may issue stock for capital, services, personal property, or real estate, including leases and options. The directors may determine the value of any of these transactions, and their decision is final.
• No Franchise Tax on Income
• No Inheritance or Gift Tax
• No Unitary Tax
• No Estate Tax
• Competitive Sales and Property Tax Rates
• Minimal Employer Payroll Tax - 0.7% of gross wages with deductions for employer paid health insurance
• Nevada's Business Court – Developed on the Delaware model, the Business Court in Nevada minimizes the time, cost and risks of commercial litigation by:
  • Early, comprehensive case management
  • Active judicial participation in settlement
  • Priority for hearing settings to avoid business disruption
  • Predictability of legal decisions in commercial matters

Nevada corporation name:

A Nevada corporation’s name must be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State from the names of all other artificial persons formed, organized, registered or qualified that are on file in the Office of the Secretary of State and all names that are reserved in the Office of the Secretary of State.

Nevada corporation board of directors:

A Nevada corporation must have at least one director, and may provide in its articles of incorporation or in its bylaws for a fixed number of directors or a variable number of directors, and for the manner in which the number of directors may be increased or decreased. Directors must be natural persons and at least 18 years of age. Directors do not have to be shareholders unless otherwise specified in the corporation’s articles of incorporation.

Nevada corporation Officers:

A corporation must have a president, a secretary and a treasurer. The corporation may also have one or more vice presidents, assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers, and any other officers and/or agents as deemed necessary. One person can hold two or more offices. All officers must be natural persons, chosen in such manner, hold their offices for such terms and have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the corporation’s bylaws or determined by the board of directors.

Nevada corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:

Shareholders’ and directors’ meetings may be held within or without Nevada, as provided for in the bylaws of the corporation. The articles of incorporation may designate any place or places where shareholders’ or directors’ meetings are to be held, but in the absence of any such provision, the meetings must be held from time to time as directed by the corporation’s bylaws. Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws or articles of incorporation, the board of directors, any two directors or the president may call annual and/or special meetings of the shareholders or directors.

Nevada taxes:

See the Nevada Department of Taxation web site.

Nevada Registered Agent:

Nevada corporations are required to have a registered agent in Nevada. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

Start forming your corporation now:

If you’re ready to form a Nevada corporation, you can start entering your information now. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.

Incorporate in Nevada