Nebraska Business Filing Deadlines & Ongoing Requirements
Nebraska ongoing requirements
Recurring filings
- File Biennial Report (LLCs): every 2 years by April 1; fee $30.
- File Biennial Occupation Tax Report (corporations and nonprofits): every 2 years by March 1; fee varies.
- (limited liability partnerships): every year by April 1; fee $25.
- State tax returns and payments (sales, withholding, unemployment) follow the schedule your agency assigns when you register.
Tax registration
- Register for state taxes with Nebraska Department of Revenue. Official page
- Business-level tax: Corporate income tax.
- Sales tax: get a Nebraska sales tax permit from Nebraska Department of Revenue before you sell taxable goods. Official page
- Remote sellers must register once sales into the state pass $100,000 a year.
- Local sales taxes are collected through the state return.
- If you have employees, withhold Nebraska income tax from wages and register for withholding. Official page
Hiring
- Register for unemployment insurance with Nebraska Department of Labor. The 2026 taxable wage base is $24,000 per employee; experience-rated rates run from 0% to 5.4%. Official page
- New employers start at 1.25%.
- Workers' compensation through Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court and private insurers. Required when: 1 employee
- Post the required labor notices at your workplace. Official page
Formation
- Form your LLC or corporation with Nebraska Secretary of State. Official page
- A sole proprietor does not file a trade name (DBA) with the state.
Agencies
- Business filings and annual reports: Nebraska Secretary of State. Official page
- Taxes: Nebraska Department of Revenue. Official page
- Unemployment insurance and labor rules: Nebraska Department of Labor. Official page
- Workers' compensation: Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court.
- Contractor licensing: Nebraska Department of Labor (contractor registration).
- Real estate licensing: Nebraska Real Estate Commission.
- Alcohol licensing: Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.
- Child care licensing: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
- Health facility licensing: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Exceptions to watch
- City occupation tax / license (City clerk): Omaha, Lincoln and others require occupation taxes or business licenses.
- Cannabis: medical licensing only, regulated by Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission.
Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Rules change; confirm each item with its agency.
Cities and counties in Nebraska
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