Registering your Nevada Business

NEVADA BUSINESS REGISTRATION & LICENSES:

BUSINESS REGISTRATION: All new businesses are required to register with the Department of Taxation. The Department provides information related to State business licensing, sales tax or use tax permits, consumer’s permits, or certificates of authority. The Department will either issue the applicable permit and/or license needed to provide the clearance necessary for local business license purposes.

Nevada Department of Taxation

555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 1300

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 486-2300

BUSINESS LICENSES:

A business license is required to operate a business in nearly all cities, most counties, and many other locations. It is best to contact the appropriate local business license office before hand to determine which requirements must be met. A new business may also be required to obtain additional permits from the Health, Police, Fire or Building Departments. Inquire with the licensing agency for more information.

Clark County Business License Department

500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 3rd Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89155

(702) 455-4252

City of Las Vegas Business Services Division

400 Stewart Avenue, 3rd Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 229-6281

City of North Las Vegas

2266 Civic Center Drive

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

(702) 633-1521

City of Henderson

240 Water Street, Room 108

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 267-1730

City of Boulder City

401 California Street

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 293-9219

City of Mesquite

10 East Mesquite Boulevard

Mesquite, NV 89027

(702) 346-5295

HOME

OCCUPATION

PERMITS

Any business that is a home based business must have a Home Occupation Permit.

Development Services Center

731 S. Fourth Street

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 229-6916

Fax: (702) 382-1057

FICTITIOUS NAME CERTIFICATION:

Any business that plans to use a name other than its legal or corporate name is required to file a fictitious name certificate. By checking with the County Clerk’s office, a business can determine the availability of a desired fictitious name. The fictitious name application form must be notarized prior to submitting the original and two copies to the County Clerk’s office for certification.

Clark County Clerk

500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 6th Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 455-4431