In Nevada, what most states call an annual report is officially known as the Annual List. Specifically, the Annual List of Officers and Directors for corporations and the Annual List of Managers or Members for LLCs.
This mandatory filing serves as the state's mechanism for maintaining current business information and ensuring regulatory compliance. Regularly filing your annual list helps you maintain your entity's good standing with the Nevada Secretary of State and ensures continued access to the legal protections and benefits of your business structure.
All active business entities registered in Nevada are legally required to file an Annual List with the Secretary of State to maintain compliance and good standing status.
Required entities include:
Exemptions:
Authorized filers:
The Annual List must be filed even if your business is not actively conducting operations, as long as it remains registered with the state. Foreign entities that already handle obligations like an annual report in NJ or the Washington annual report must still submit Nevada’s Annual List each year.
Nevada offers multiple convenient methods for filing your Annual List, with online filing through the SilverFlume portal being the most efficient and popular option.
Step-by-step online filing process:
You'll receive immediate electronic acknowledgment and can download your filed report. If you prefer to submit paper filings, you can do so by mail. Download forms from the Nevada Secretary of State's website, complete them manually, and mail them to the Nevada Secretary of State, along with payment by check or money order.
Processing timeframes:
Nevada uses an anniversary-based filing system, meaning your Annual List deadline is tied to the date your entity was formed or qualified in the state.
The Annual List must be filed by the last day of your entity's anniversary month (the month your business was initially formed or qualified in Nevada). You can file your Annual List at any time during the anniversary month or earlier
Nevada's Annual List filing requires payment of both the filing fee and, in most cases, a state business license renewal fee.
The fee structure is roughly the same for LLCs and corporations: $150 for Annual List filing, plus $200 for the business license renewal.
Before beginning your Annual List filing, gather all necessary information to ensure an accurate and complete submission. Take note of the following:
Entity-specific requirements:
Electronic signatures are acceptable for online filings through SilverFlume. Mail filings, on the other hand, require wet ink signatures from authorized representatives.
Missing your Nevada Annual List deadline immediately triggers a $75 late fee for both LLCs and corporations, with an additional $100 penalty if your State Business License filing is also late. Your entity enters "Default" status in public records, loses good standing, and becomes unable to obtain certificates needed for banking, contracts, and licensing.
The consequences escalate quickly from there. After remaining in default for one year, Nevada will revoke your business rights and initiate administrative dissolution proceedings. This means losing your exclusive business name protection, being unable to bring lawsuits or enforce existing contracts, and facing potential complications with banking services and professional license renewals.
Reinstatement requires:
Once you've caught up on all filings and fees, your entity's good standing is fully restored.
Do I need a good standing certificate after filing my documents?
Yes. Good standing certificates are separate documents you can obtain after filing your Annual List. They're often required for banking, contracts, or licensing purposes and can be requested through SilverFlume.
Can I file my Annual List early or request an extension?
Yes, you can file your Annual List at any time during or before your anniversary month. However, Nevada does not offer extensions.
What if I need to amend my Annual List after it has been filed?
You can file an amendment to correct errors in your Annual List. Amendments require a separate filing and fee, so it's important to review all information carefully before initial submission.
How long does processing take, and are expedited options available?
Online filings through SilverFlume are processed immediately with instant confirmation. Mail filings may take longer, though the state does not publish an official mail processing estimate. Nevada does offer expedited processing for Annual List filings for an additional fee.
Can I file multiple years at once?
No, Nevada requires an annual filing each year by your anniversary month deadline. Multi-year filing options are not available.
The combination of Nevada's Annual List filing with state business license renewal in a single process adds complexity, while immediate penalties for late filing create high-stakes pressure around every deadline.
Discern scales through these hurdles through comprehensive Nevada compliance management. Our platform automatically tracks the specific anniversary months of your entities, sending alerts at intervals. It pre-fills forms using your existing entity data and integrates directly with Nevada's SilverFlume system for seamless electronic filing.
Ready to transform Nevada Annual List compliance from a manual, error-prone process to automated background operation? Schedule a demo with Discern today.
.png)
.png){kind=small}