Nebraska LLC Foreign Qualification

Nebraska LLC Foreign Qualification Filing

Steps to Foreign LLC Registration in Nebraska:

  1. Choose a Name to Register

    You cannot register a name that is already in use within the state. If your name is already registered to another company in Nebraska, you must choose a different name for use within the state. You can do a business entity search on the Secretary of State website to see if your name is available for your Nebraska LLC Foreign Qualification.

  2. File a Certificate of Authority

    To register a foreign LLC in Nebraska, you submit a Certificate of Authority to the Secretary of State and pay the $120 fee. The state charges a per page recording fee of $5 as well. A Certificate of Authority lists basic information about your LLC, such as the name of the company, your principal business address, and your home jurisdiction.

    You must list a Nebraska registered agent. Your agent is required to have a physical street address within the state.

    The Certificate of Authority can be filed online at the Secretary of State website. Accompanying the filing, you must include a current Certificate of Existence from your home state.

  3. Await Processing

    Online filings typically take one to two days. Once your Certificate of Authority has been processed, you will receive a verification certificate, and you will legally be able to conduct business within the state.

Nebraska Foreign LLC Registration Quick Facts:

  • Registration Document: Certificate of Authority
  • Registration Fee: $120 (plus $5/page recording fee)
  • Registering Agency: Nebraska Secretary of State
  • Certificate of Existence Necessary: Yes
  • Online Filing: Yes
  • Biennial Report Due: April 1 (odd-numbered years)
  • Biennial Reporting Fee: $10

What is a Certificate of Existence?

A Certificate of Existence is a document issued by the Secretary of State of your home state. It asserts that your LLC exists in another state and currently abides by the laws of that state and is fully compliant with the law.

Nebraska Registered Agent Service

A Nebraska registered agent is required by law for all foreign and domestic entities. Your Nebraska registered agent must have a physical address in the state, called a registered office. A postal box will not suffice. The agent must be available during regular business hours to accept service of process and other certified mail on behalf of your LLC. All documents should be forwarded to you in a timely manner.

Can a Biennial Report Be Filed Online?

Yes. You can file Biennial Reports online through the Nebraska Corporate Document eDelivery system.