Changing Your LLC Name in Nebraska
The Process
In order to change your LLC name in Nebraska, you must file an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The online filing fee for the Amended Certificate of Organization in Nebraska is $17. After the state approves your LLC name change, you should notify the IRS and financial institutions.
The certificate must be amended when there is a change in the LLC name, purpose, capital, or duration.
A business owner might change their LLC name in Nebraska for numerous reasons. That’s why I’ve put together this guide on how to change a business name in Nebraska. Whether you’re rebranding or simply updating your current name, this guide will provide you with all the information you need.
Understanding the Legal Requirements
From understanding the legal implications of changing your business name, to updating your company’s branding and marketing materials, this guide will cover everything you need to know.
Additionally, if you are considering a complete overhaul of your business and are unsure of which legal structure to pursue, thoroughly research the necessary steps as they may impact the process of changing your business name.
The process for changing the name of your LLC in Nebraska is:
- File a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State.
- Include the current and proposed new name.
- Submit the $10 filing fee with the Certificate.
- Once approved, your LLC’s name will be changed.
And a trade name is a name that a company uses for its business, products, and services.
LLC Naming Rules and Costs
In Nebraska, the cost of forming an LLC includes the $100 online filing fee for the Articles of Organization. LLCs in Nebraska are taxed as pass-through entities, so profits and losses are reported on members’ individual tax returns.
If an existing out-of-state LLC wants to expand into Nebraska, register it as a foreign LLC for $100 online or $110 by mail. File an Application for Certificate of Authority.
Roughly speaking, forming an LLC in Nebraska costs between $239-$600. The most cost-efficient way is paying the state fee and filing the Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State. Additional costs may include:
- Registered agent fees
- Publishing fees
- Taxes
Optional costs include:
- Reserving an LLC name for $30 (the name must be available for 120 days before others may register it).
- Filing a DBA for $100 online.
Ensure the new name is not already used to avoid legal issues. Conduct a thorough search of existing names first.