Nevada Business License

General Business License Requirements for Nevada.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Nevada.
Nevada General Business Licenses
Nevada State Business License
Agency: | Nevada Secretary of State |
Law: | NRS § 76.020. |
One-Time Exemption Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | Nonprofits that are qualified 501(c) organizations are eligible for exemption from the business license requirement. |
Initial Registration
Form: | Initial/Annual List Application (Applications for most entity types are included with the list of officers filing.) |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $500 for business corporations and $200 for all other entities. |
Penalties: | The entity will be subject to additional penalties if the annual list and declaration form are not returned and in filing order by the due date of the annual list. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Initial/Annual List Application (Applications for most entity types are included with the list of officers filing.) |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $500 for business corporations and $200 for all other entities. |
Due: | File annually along with the annual list of officers. |
Local General Business Licenses
Carson City Business License
Agency: | Carson City Business License Office (NV) |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $25 application fee + additional fees depending on business type |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | No application is needed for renewal, just the renewal fee. |
Agency Fee: | Renewal fees are based on business type and size. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notarize: | Required |
City of Reno Business License
Agency: | City of Reno Department of Community Development - Business License Division (NV) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Fees are based on first 12 months estimated gross receipts |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies based on gross sales in the city in the past year |
Due: | Annually by the first day of the month business began in the city. |
City of Sparks Business License
Agency: | City of Sparks Business License Department (NV) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Insurance Requirements: | Proof of worker's compensation insurance required. All businesses doing business within the city limits of Sparks, with or without employees, MUST complete the State of Nevada, Division of Industrial Relations form. |
Notes: | Applicants must have a Nevada State Business License, contact the Nevada Department of Taxation, a Fictitious Firm Name filing for Washoe County and a Home Occupation Permit if business is home based. |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | See Annual License Fee Schedule here. |
Turnaround: | 2 to 4 weeks. |
Clark County Nevada General Business License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $45 application plus sliding license fee based on type of business, gross receipts, etc. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notes: | Certain regulated industries must provide additional documentation to obtain licensure. Instructions for both general and regulated business licensing can be found here. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Fee schedule is determined by the type of business in which the entity takes part. |
Due: | Renewal due either annually or semi-annually based on the type of business in which the entity takes part. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Elko City Business License
Initial Registration
City of Elko Business License Application
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Instructions: | Following are the steps for completing the application for a new business license:
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Agency Fee: | The fee for a new business license is $34.50 plus a $25.00 processing fee, unless your business is a Utility Company, Bank, Motel or Residential Property Rental those fees will be determined in person. |
Penalties: | Failure to renew your license by the required deadline will result in a 25% penalty after (30) thirty days and a 50% penalty after (60) sixty days and possible closure of your business. |
Notes: | According to Elko City Code 4-1-13, if you are conducting business either directly or indirectly inside the city limits of Elko, whether or not your actual business is located within the city limits, you must obtain an Elko City Business License prior to opening the business. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | https://www.ci.elko.nv.us/government/licensing/index.php |
Instructions: | Following are the steps for completing the application for a new business license:
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Agency Fee: | The fee for a new business license is $34.50 plus a $25.00 processing fee, unless your business is a Utility Company, Bank, Motel or Residential Property Rental those fees will be determined in person. |
Due: | Due annually. |
Penalties: | Failure to renew your license by the required deadline will result in a 25% penalty after (30) thirty days and a 50% penalty after (60) sixty days and possible closure of your business. |
Notes: | According to Elko City Code 4-1-13, if you are conducting business either directly or indirectly inside the city limits of Elko, whether or not your actual business is located within the city limits, you must obtain an Elko City Business License prior to opening the business.
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Las Vegas Business License - General Retail Sales
Agency: | Las Vegas Business Licensing Section (NV) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal application to maintain a business license, however, license holders must make semi-annual payments based on gross income to keep their license active. Fees can be paid online.
Lyon County Business License
Agency: | Lyon County Clerk and Treasurer (NV) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 application processing fee + fee based on the number of employyees: 1-3: $150; 4-15: $188; 16-50: $338; 51 or more: $900. |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $25 application processing fee + fee based on the number of employyees: 1-3: $150; 4-15: $188; 16-50: $338; 51 or more: $900. |
Due: | Annually by July 1. |
Notarize: | Required |
Mesquite Gross Revenue Business License
Agency: | City of Mesquite Business Licensing Office (NV) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies based on gross revenue. See gross fee schedule for details. |
Due: | Every 6 months starting on the initial date of commencing. |
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