Nevada is one of few states that enforce publication requirements for corporations. Here’s what you need to know if you have a NV corporation:
What is a publication requirement?
A publication requirement is a state-enforced law that requires certain business entities to publish an announcement about their business in a local newspaper (or two). These announcements typically pertain to new businesses, and usually include basic information that would otherwise be found in the company’s formation documents.
States known for their publication requirements include: Arizona, Georgia, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and New York.
What is Nevada’s publication requirement?
Nevada’s publication requirement is only relevant to foreign corporations (aka, out-of-state corporations that apply for Foreign Qualification to do business in Nevada). Unlike other states’ publication requirements—which are usually only required of newly formed entities—Nevada’s publication requirement is annual. In other words, foreign corporations in Nevada must publish business announcements in local newspapers at least once a year.
How do I make a NV foreign corporation publication?
According to NRS 80.190(1), publication announcements must be made in at least two newspapers with circulations of 1,000 or more, and must be published no later than March each calendar year. (If a corporation follows a different fiscal calendar, publication must happen no later than the third month following the close of that fiscal year.) Your published annual statement should include:
- The name of your corporation.
- The name and title of the corporate officer submitting the statement.
- The mailing or street address of the corporation’s principal office.
- The mailing or street address of the corporation’s office in Nevada, if one exists.
For more information, see Northwest’s FAQ on Nevada’s Publication Requirement for Foreign Corporations.