Opening a business in Nevada: state licenses, permits and registrations
The 4 state-level filings in Nevada, and full guides for 1 city there. The fixed government fees add up to about $15 and 3 fees are set by the space or the business.
Fees and timelines at a glance
| Filing | Agency | Government fee | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada state business license | Nevada Secretary of State | Varies | Not listed |
| LLC formation and state business license | Nevada Secretary of State (SilverFlume) | Varies | Not listed |
| Nevada sales tax permit | Nevada Department of Taxation | $15 | Online, the permit number comes within 24 hours; by mail, several weeks. |
| Unemployment insurance employer account | Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Employment Security Division | Varies | Not listed |
City guides in Nevada
Every filing links to the agency's own page, and every fact comes from an official form or agency page. Agency requirements change; check the agency's page before you file. How we source and check these guides
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