Interested in starting a business in Nevada but not sure what business licenses are needed? This video will help entrepreneurs get their business licensed and registered and is a part of the How to Start a Business in Nevada video series. For more information and links on Nevada business licenses, check out [ Ссылка ]
Topics include requirements for Nevada business licenses, how to get an EIN or Employer Identification Number, sales tax permits, professional licensing and local business licensing.
Starting a business in Nevada may require licenses or permits from a variety of several city, county, state and federal agencies. This video is a brief overview of the most common licenses, permits and registrations a business may need, but it may not include all of ones needed for your business. More detailed information and links to all of the agencies mentioned in this video are on StartingYourBusiness.com.
The first registration you may need to get is the employer identification number, sometimes known as an EIN with the Internal Revenue Service. This is a unique identification number for a business, much like what a social security number is for a person. Businesses that are required to register include sole proprietorships with employees, partnerships, corporations or LLCs. If you are a sole proprietorship with no employees, you can simply use your social security number. You can apply directly at irs.gov and there is no cost to get the number. Getting the number takes only about 5 minutes and if you have questions, we have a video on how to apply for an EIN on our site.
At the state level, every person or entity doing business in the state of Nevada need to obtain a business license annually and will file through the Secretary of State. In addition, a variety of professionals and businesses are regulated such as contractors, child care, restaurants and many more.
Also at the state level, businesses selling products at retail and some services will need to obtain a Sales Tax Permit. For more information about what is taxable and to register for the Sales Tax Number, visit the Nevada Department of Taxation
Last, at the local level, some municipalities may require a business license or have requirements for certain professions, zoning, construction, signage, liquor licenses, etc.
Make sure your business secures all licenses in advance of finalizing a location as some will take some time to get approval. Finding the correct person to talk with in your community may take a few calls, but just start by contacting your town’s mayor, city hall or economic developer and let them know you plan on starting a business and if you need to register. Don’t be worried in calling as they want to help bring in new businesses since businesses bring jobs and tax revenue to the community.
If you liked this video, be sure to visit the other videos in our Starting a Business in Nevada video series. Other videos include:
Types of Business Organization in Nevada - [ Ссылка ]
Registering a Business Name in Nevada – [ Ссылка ]
In addition to these videos, [ Ссылка ] has a lot of free resources to help you start your business. If you have questions, visit our site or ask questions in the comments and our team of business advisors will answer your questions at no cost!
