How To Start A Nebraska Sole Proprietorship
Starting your own business in Nebraska is an important step, filled with both opportunities and challenges. Among the challenges is deciding on a business structure, which is how the business is legally set up to operate. There are four main options you can choose from – sole proprietorship, general partnership, corporation, and Limited Liability Company […]
How To Form A Corporation In Nebraska
The Corporation is a business structure that provides personal liability protection by separating the owner’s personal assets from the assets of the business. Thus, a corporation is liable for the actions and finances of the business, while the owners (known as shareholders) are not. Corporation Pros Corporations provide liability protection for the shareholders A corporation […]
How To Get A Free Nebraska EIN
Not every small business will need one, but a common registration for many businesses in Nebraska is the Employer Identification Number, otherwise known as an EIN. This number is used as a business’s identification for tax purposes and is required for various business activities, such as opening a bank account, hiring employees, and filing tax […]
Nebraska LLC For Beginners: No Attorney Required
There are so many things to do when starting a business in Nebraska – from coming up with the idea to cutting the ribbon on opening day. If you’re looking to knock out one of the early steps by forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Nebraska and are not sure what the next step […]
How To File A Nebraska Biennial Report
One requirement of maintaining a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or corporation in Nebraska is filing a Biennial Report with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The Biennial Report confirms and updates the company’s information every other year. Related: How to form an LLC in Nebraska Who Needs to File a Biennial Annual Report? […]
Nebraska Business License Basics
Starting a small business in Nebraska often means registering with several federal, state, and local agencies. Let’s review common Nebraska business license registrations so your business starts off right. Related: Guide to starting a business in Nebraska Setting Up the Business Sole proprietorship: In Nebraska, a sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned by a […]
Guide To Hiring Employees In Nebraska
Hiring your first employee as a new business owner is both an exciting and frightening experience. Not only do you have a person relying on you to pay them so they can provide for their family while balancing the cash flow needs of your business, but there is also a lot of paperwork and laws […]
How To Get A Nebraska Resale Certificate
When a Nebraska business purchases inventory to resell, it can do so without paying state sales tax. In order to do so, the retailer will need to provide a Nebraska Resale Certificate to their vendor. Learn more about how the Nebraska Resale Certificate works, how to get one, and more. Related: Guide to starting a […]
How To Register For A Nebraska Sales Tax Permit
Most businesses starting in Nebraska selling a product or offering certain services will need to register for a Nebraska sales tax permit. This permit is also referred to as a seller’s permit, sales tax license, sales tax number, or sales tax registration. The sales tax permit is obtained through the Nebraska Department of Revenue to […]
Should You Use A Nebraska Registered Agent Service?
A Nebraska registered agent (also referred to as a resident agent or statutory agent in some states) is a person or company designated to be the official point of contact for a company. The purpose of a registered agent is to receive service of process (legal mail such as a summons, subpoena, or lawsuit) and […]