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Nebraska Corporation Formation, 2026

How to form a corporation in Nebraska for a $0 flat service fee.

Nebraska state filing fee is $100. Standard processing 2 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State, issue 10M authorized shares (QSBS-eligible), prepare Nebraska corporate bylaws, issue founder common stock with vesting and 83(b) templates and obtain your EIN.

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10,000,000 shares authorizedQSBS

State of Nebraska

Division of Corporations

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Certificate of Incorporation

Nebraska C-Corporation

Authorized shares10,000,000

Par value$0.0001

State fee$100

Processing2 to 3 business days

StatusActive · Good standing

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Founder stock · 83(b) · EIN

Cap table ready on day one

Is a Nebraska corporation right for you

When the corporation structure fits.

FORM A CORPORATION IN NEBRASKA IF

You plan to raise venture capital (institutional investors require C-Corp)
You want to issue stock options to employees (ISOs)
You want QSBS eligibility for capital gains tax exclusion
You expect significant retained earnings (C-Corp can retain at 21% federal rate)
You want clear separation between operators and shareholders

FORM AN LLC INSTEAD IF

You are a solo operator or small business not raising outside capital
You want pass-through taxation with no corporate formalities
You prefer minimal annual compliance burden
You will own real estate (LLCs are standard for property holding)
You want simpler ownership transfer without share certificates

The Nebraska business environment

Why Nebraska for your corporation.

Moderate formation costs, and biennial reports rather than annual ones, with the corporate occupation tax starting at $26 a period. Berkshire Hathaway anchors Omaha financial scene. State income tax 2.46-5.84%.

State GDP$170BTotal state output

Population2MCensus estimate

Small businesses~180,000Per SBA

Notable#1 cattle productionEconomic distinction

Top industries in Nebraska

Agriculture (cattle, corn)Insurance (Berkshire Hathaway HQ in Omaha)Financial servicesManufacturingTransportation

Top cities

Where Nebraska corporations are headquartered.

Omaha

Largest city. Berkshire Hathaway HQ, insurance, finance, agriculture.

Lincoln

State capital. Government, University of Nebraska.

Bellevue

Suburb of Omaha, military (Offutt AFB).

Grand Island

Manufacturing, agriculture.

Kearney

Manufacturing, education.

Fremont

Manufacturing, agriculture.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Filing timeline

From form to filed in Nebraska.

Day 0

Tell us about your businessEntity name, incorporators, share structure, founder allocations

Day 1

We file with NebraskaArticles submitted to the Nebraska Secretary of State

Day 2-5

EIN + governance docsEIN issued. Bylaws, board minutes, founder stock prepared

Day 5-30

83(b) + cap table83(b) mailed (30-day deadline). Cap table populated. Ready to operate

Compare to alternatives

Nebraska corp vs other formation states.

Delaware (default for VC-backed)$89+Required by most VCs. Foreign qualification in Nebraska still needed.

Iowa$50Lower formation fee, similar agricultural economy

Kansas$160Higher fee, similar agricultural mix

South Dakota$150No state income tax, faster filing

Nebraska Corp$100Form here if you operate in Nebraska.

Local resources

Nebraska corporate resources.

Nebraska Department of Economic DevelopmentState business support

Nebraska SBDCStatewide network

Greater Omaha ChamberMetro chamber

Lincoln Partnership for Economic DevelopmentLincoln EDC

FAQ

Nebraska Corporation questions.

Should I form my Nebraska corporation as a C-Corp or S-Corp?

Most Nebraska corporations start as C-Corps (default federal tax treatment). S-Corp is a federal election (Form 2553) you file later, typically when net profit crosses $60-80k. For venture-backed startups, C-Corp is required: S-Corp cannot have institutional investors, non-US shareholders, or multiple share classes. We file the Nebraska corporation; you can elect S-Corp anytime by filing Form 2553.

What is the difference between forming an LLC and a corporation in Nebraska?

LLCs are simpler (no shares, fewer formalities, pass-through tax by default). Nebraska corporations have shareholders, a board of directors, officers, bylaws, board minutes, and double taxation by default. Corporations are the standard structure for raising venture capital because investors require preferred stock, ESOPs, and other corporate-specific instruments LLCs cannot provide.

Do I need bylaws for my Nebraska corporation?

Yes. Nebraska corporations are governed internally by bylaws (board structure, officer roles, meeting requirements, voting rules) plus the Articles of Incorporation filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. We include Nebraska-appropriate bylaws with every formation, along with initial board minutes and a corporate governance binder.

How many shares should my Nebraska corporation authorize?

Standard for a new C-Corp: 10,000,000 authorized shares of common stock with a small percentage actually issued to founders. The 10M structure leaves room for an option pool (typically 10-20%) and future preferred stock issuances in financing rounds. We file the 10M authorized share structure by default; you can specify a different number.

What is QSBS and does my Nebraska corporation qualify?

Qualified Small Business Stock (IRC Section 1202) lets shareholders exclude up to $10M (or 10x basis) of capital gains on qualifying C-Corp stock held more than 5 years. Nebraska C-Corps qualify if they meet the active business test (80% of assets used in qualified trade) and the gross asset test (under $50M at issuance). We preserve QSBS eligibility from day one.

Do I need to issue founder stock with vesting?

Highly recommended. Nebraska founder stock without vesting means a co-founder who leaves after 6 months keeps 100% of their shares. With standard 4-year/1-year-cliff vesting, the company can reclaim unvested shares. We issue founder stock with vesting and prepare Section 83(b) election forms (due to IRS within 30 days of issuance).

When should my Nebraska corporation elect S-Corp status?

S-Corp election (IRS Form 2553) can save self-employment tax when net profit crosses ~$60-80k. Restrictions: 100 shareholders max, US individuals only (no entities, no non-resident aliens), single class of stock. If you plan to raise venture capital, stay C-Corp. Our service fee for filing Form 2553 is $147.

Start your Nebraska Corporation in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the Nebraska Secretary of State, prepare your bylaws, issue founder stock with vesting, file your 83(b) reminder and obtain your EIN.

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How to form a corporation in Nebraska for a $0 flat service fee.

When the corporation structure fits.

Why Nebraska for your corporation.

Where Nebraska corporations are headquartered.

A clean handoff, in four steps.

A name that's actually available.

Filed with the Secretary of State.

EIN + the right tax setup.

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

From form to filed in Nebraska.

Nebraska corp vs other formation states.

Nebraska corporate resources.

Nebraska Corporation questions.

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Corporations we have formed in Nebraska.

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