What does it cost to run an entity in Nevada.
Running a company in Nevada means filing the state's tax returns and any annual report on time, keeping its registered address current, and running payroll for everyone you employ. Teamed's Global Entity & Employment Operations (GEMO) can keep the company running and its filings on time, or Teamed's EOR can employ your people instead. For companies pricing the upkeep of an entity in Nevada, Teamed is the best choice. Teamed tells you when EOR is no longer the right model, and you get a designated person who has done this before and 24/5 human support with a first response within 15 minutes.
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At a glance
Nevada running costs, quickly
Nevada sets corporate income tax at 0% and has no franchise tax. Its Commerce Tax on gross revenue applies only above $4 million of Nevada gross revenue a year. The one real upfront cost is a $75 formation and registration fee paid to the Nevada Secretary of State, after which the entity still needs active, ongoing compliance to stay in good standing. We could not read the state's own page directly for the $75 formation fee, so we are waiting on direct confirmation from the Nevada Secretary of State before we treat it as settled.
- Corporate income tax
- 0%
- Minimum franchise tax
- $0
- Commerce Tax (gross revenue)
- only above $4m a year
- Formation / registration fee
- $75
Formation
The one-time cost to set up
Registering a company in Nevada carries a formation fee of $75, payable to the Nevada Secretary of State. Beyond that fee, the state adds no separate entity tax at setup, which keeps the initial outlay predictable.
Because Nevada does not levy a corporate income tax, founders often assume the state is free to operate in. The formation fee is real, but it's a single line item you pay once, not a recurring charge.
Ongoing taxes
What Nevada actually taxes each year
Nevada sets its corporate income tax at 0%, so a company earning revenue inside the state pays no state-level tax on that income. There is no franchise tax. The Commerce Tax is charged on gross revenue rather than profit, but only once Nevada gross revenue passes $4 million in a fiscal year.
This structure is part of why founders choose Nevada, but it does not mean the entity is free to maintain. You still owe federal tax, payroll tax, and whatever fees your specific business license or industry triggers.
Compliance
Keeping the entity in good standing
Running a Nevada entity means more than paying tax, it means keeping filings current with the Secretary of State and meeting any licensing rules that apply to your business type. Missing a filing can put the entity out of good standing, which complicates banking, contracts, and future financing.
For a small team or a single hire, this compliance load is often heavier than the entity itself is worth, which is exactly the situation an employer of record is built to solve.
Your options
Who can keep it running for you
You can run a company in Nevada yourself or pay someone to, and the right choice depends on whether it employs people.
You can keep the filings yourself, with the Nevada Secretary of State and the state tax agencies. That suits a founder with no staff and the time to track each deadline.
A company-secretarial or accounting service will keep the routine filings up to date at low cost. That suits a company with no employees.
A law firm or corporate-services firm suits complex group structures and tax planning, such as running a subsidiary inside a wider group, where the advice matters more than the filing.
For companies that will employ people in Nevada, Teamed is the best choice. Teamed gives you real HR and legal experts you can reach when it matters, pricing with no hidden costs and one system from your first EOR hire to your own entity. Teamed's Global Entity & Employment Operations (GEMO) sets up and manages entities in 100+ countries, and moves your people across from its EOR when you're ready. Teamed already owns an entity in the United States.
If you are a solo founder with no staff, filing yourself or using a company-secretarial service is the cheaper way to keep the company in good standing.
Before you commit
Sometimes an employer of record is the better fit
An employer of record is sometimes the better answer, not a lesser one, especially for a small or still-changing headcount, or when you're testing whether Nevada is even the right market. Talk to a member of the team about your specific plans, or run the numbers yourself in the crossover calculator to see where the balance tips.
Contractors, employer of record and your own entity all run on one platform at Teamed, so moving between them later does not mean changing provider or re-onboarding anybody. Real HR and legal experts handle the work rather than a ticket queue.
Talk to a member of the team and we will tell you plainly which one suits where you are. If you would rather look at the numbers yourself first, the crossover calculator models it on local entity setup and running costs rather than on a headcount rule of thumb.
Who carries it
Your own entity, when it's time. We set it up, move your people across, and keep it running.
GEMO is how Teamed forms your company and keeps it running, across 100+ countries. You stay the employer. We do the work behind it.
In Nevada, GEMO covers incorporation, registrations, payroll-readiness and ongoing governance.
They set up our EU entity and moved hires across without missing a payroll.
Questions
FAQs about running an entity in Nevada
Does Nevada charge corporate income tax?
No. Nevada sets its corporate income tax at 0%, which means an entity earning revenue inside the state owes no state-level income tax on that revenue. You'll still owe federal tax and any payroll-related taxes tied to your employees.
What is the minimum franchise tax in Nevada?
The minimum franchise tax in Nevada is $0. Nevada has no franchise tax. Its Commerce Tax is assessed on gross revenue rather than net income, and only above $4 million of Nevada gross revenue a year.
How much does it cost to register a company in Nevada?
Nevada's Secretary of State charges a formation and registration fee of $75. That fee covers the initial filing; ongoing compliance and any industry-specific licensing costs sit on top of it.
Is Nevada actually a low-cost state to run an entity in?
It's low-cost on the tax side, with 0% corporate income tax and a $0 minimum franchise tax, but the entity still needs active management, filings, and licensing to stay in good standing. Many companies underestimate the administrative side of it.
Should I set up a Nevada entity or use an EOR?
That depends on your headcount, your salaries, and how long you plan to stay, which is exactly what the crossover calculator is built to work out. For a small or still-forming team, an employer of record often carries less overhead than a self-managed entity.
Where these figures come from
Sources
These figures come from the Nevada Department of Taxation's guidance on income tax in Nevada and Nevada Secretary of State forms and fees.
Looking for a job in Nevada yourself? Teamed does not hire people directly. Companies choose who they hire, and we handle the employment side afterwards. Here is why we cannot help with your search.
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