In order to change your LLC name, you must file the Amendment to Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State. This officially updates your legal entity (your Limited Liability Company) on the state records. The Nevada Secretary of State is responsible for LLC formation and administration, including name changes.
Steps for Changing Your Business Name
- Check name availability
- Get member approval
- File Amendment to Articles
An LLC name change in Nevada costs $175. This is the filing fee for the Amendment to Articles of Organization, the official form used to change your Nevada LLC name.
Reasons for Name Change
- Negative associations
- Simplifying the name
- Reflecting a change in ownership
The time to change a business name varies in Nevada. Generally, once paperwork and fees are submitted to the Secretary of State, it takes days to weeks to process and approve a name change.
Potential Issues with Not Updating Information
If you don’t update marketing materials after a Nevada name change, potential issues include:
- Customer confusion
- Missed communications
- Non-compliance
Additional Considerations
While easy to file, carefully consider the name change. Update operating agreement, licenses, bank accounts. Notify IRS. Consider if a DBA meets your needs instead.
Contacting the IRS
Write to us at the address where you filed your return, informing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the name change. The notification must be signed by the business owner or authorized representative.
Using a Legal Filing Service
After you know what name you will use and how you’ll proceed with your business name change, my team of filing experts at CorpNet can handle the name change paperwork for you. Whether it’s filing a DBA or Articles of Amendment, we can get the job done quickly and usually much more affordable than paying an attorney’s fees to process the documents.
You will need to file a Name Change Agreement with the Nevada Secretary of State. The filing fee for a Name Change Agreement is $25 in Nevada.
When to Consider a Name Change
Business names are sometimes changed when the company structure changes — for example, moving from a sole proprietorship to a limited liability company. But there are times when changing the business name is the best chance for your company to thrive in a competitive market space.
Steps to Rebrand:
- Dice with words
- Rethink
- Revise
- Rebrand
Researching the legal requirements for changing the name of your business is an essential step in starting or running a successful business. Depending on where you are located, different regulations and paperwork may need to be filed with the government.