Nevada Commission on Economic Development website, your Nevada business resource. We are the leader in developing and maintaining a diverse economic base, ensuring a healthy economy for the Silver State. Whether your company is considering moving to Nevada, is already thriving here or you’re an entrepreneur looking to start up, the NCED site is a thorough collection of the information needed for doing business in Nevada. The processes may seem complicated, but consider NCED and the vast amount of information we provide the silver lining for your business.

Business License and Taxation Requirements
A business license is needed for each person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, business association and any other similar organization that conducts an activity for profit, including an independent contractor or sole proprietor. A trade show or convention held in this state in which a business previously described takes part, or in which a person who conducts such a business attends, for a purpose related to the conduct of the business also needs a business license. Detailed information on the business license application process and taxation rates may be obtained at the Department of Taxation web page.

You may obtain an application form from the Nevada Department of Taxation office nearest you, or you may click on Nevada Department of Taxation above to locate and download forms.

Select Local Business License Offices
A local business license is required to operate a business in nearly all cities, most counties, and many other locations. This is in addition to the State Business License. Please contact the appropriate business license office to determine the specific licensing requirements. The Nevada Business Registration Form available from the Department of Taxation may be used to apply for a local business license as well. Contact your local government office(s), or you may find the applicable office(s) in the limited list below: