subject: Form A Nevada Corporation [print this page] Usually when people need a Nevada Corporation and want to incorporate in Nevada, they already have an idea of the type of business they will conduct and often the name they would like to use. Therefore, the first step is to go online with the Secretary of State to check for name availability and see if there are any conflicts with the name you would like to use. However, if you don't have a name in mind, you can brainstorm with others until you can find an available name to your liking.
Once you have decided on a name, at this point you are ready to file the Articles of Incorporation online with the State of Nevada. Your corporation will become active within a couple of hours or less. You will then have access to the filed Articles of Incorporation and the Corporate Charter. At this point you may opt to get a good and knowledgeable Nevada registered agent to help you along this process. Whoever your Nevada registered agent is, please interview them to make sure they know all this necessary information.
Now that the corporation is active with the State, you are then able to apply for the EIN number. This is the Federal Employer Identification Number and would be used to open your bank account as well as when you file your Federal tax return. Remember, Nevada doesnt have State corporate tax! This number can usually be obtained the same day also.
Also, to incorporate in Nevada, you may want to have a Nevada bank account. This is done in Nevada via phone with a Nevada Bank Representative. You would contact them and email them your contact information, Corporate Articles, Charter, and EIN number. The bank representative will then contact you directly and walk you through the account set up process. This too can usually be done within 24 business hours.
Who ever your Nevada Registered Agent is, they should provide you with mail forwarding for your corporation for one year at no additional charge. All corporate mail received at the Nevada address will be forwarded via first class mail privately to the address on file for you. Your contact information is should not be shared with anyone without your permission. Find a company that does this for you.
At this time your Deluxe Corporate Kit and Seal should be ordered and sent directly to the address on file for you. This kit provides information on your corporation and is a good place to keep copies of all the documents that pertain to your corporation.
Approximately 20 days after the Articles of Incorporation have been filed, you will need to decide who you would like listed as the Initial Officers for the corporation. The positions are President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director. These positions can be filled by four different people or all by just one individual. Also keep in mind that these people dont necessarily have to be the owners or stockholders of the corporation.
Also, to incorporate in Nevada, every year the Secretary of State requires the corporation to file an Annual List of Officers, Registered Agent and Business License Application filing. Find a company that sends the form to you for signature approximately 90 days before it is due to the State.
