Nevada Business Licensing Center

Important Points:

• A state business license is required for all businesses that perform a service or engage in a trade for profit.
  • See the “What You Need To Know About Nevada’s State Business License” guide for more information.
• Local licenses may also be required. For information on local licenses, contact the city and county where your business will operate.

How to Get a Business License in Nevada:

• If you plan to hire at least one employee, contact Internal Revenue Service to get an Employer ID Number (EIN), and to request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
• Register your business entity online at the Nevada Tax Center. You can also download the business registration forms here.
• Contact your city and county government for specific zoning, permitting and licensing regulations and to obtain your Nevada business license.

Nevada State Sales Tax:

• Nevada state sales tax is 6.5%.
  • Some counties also have an option tax.

Useful links:

• Nevada Small Business Development Center
• Department of Taxation
• SBA Nevada
• Secretary State of Nevada
• SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business