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Business Entity Formation

Business entities are formed by registration with the Nevada Secretary of State.  

Limited Liability Company

Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Nevada) is a $75 initial filing fee, $125 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days. Expedite is available for 24-hour, 2-hour and 1-hour processing. An initial list of managers or members is also required before the last day of the first month after initial filing.

Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $75 initial filing fee, $125 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days. Expedite is available for 24-hour, 2-hour and 1-hour processing.An initial list of managers or members is also required before the last day of the first month after initial filing.

Corporation

Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Nevada) is a $75 initial filing fee, $125 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days. Expedite is available for 24-hour, 2-hour and 1-hour processing. Initial fee is based on total value of authorized shares, will not exceed $35,000. Annual fee is also based on the total value and will not exceed $11,100.

Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $75 initial filing fee, $125 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days. Expedite is available for 24-hour, 2-hour and 1-hour processing.Initial fee is based on total value of authorized shares, will not exceed $35,000. Annual fee is also based on the total value and will not exceed $11,100.

Sole Proprietor

A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.

DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name

Nevada allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the County level. For more information on DBAs in Nevada visit this website.

Business Licenses

Business licenses in Nevada are issued through the State level for all businesses. Some cities require an additional city business license.. For more information on business licenses in Nevada visit their website.  

Professional Licenses

There are a number of professions that require a state license in Nevada. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. This publication lists all regulated occupations and professions and the contact informaiton for the relevant board.

State Income Tax

Nevada does not have a state income tax for individuals. Nevada does not have a state income tax for corporations.

Nevada does not have a franchise tax for corporations.

State Sales Tax

Nevada does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Nevada. Apply for an Nevada sales tax permit here.  

Employer Assistance

The state of Nevada administers labor and employment issues through the Office of the Nevada Labor Commissioner.

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance information for employers in Nevada is available at this website.  

Unemployment insurance information for workers in Nevada is available at this location.

Workers' Compensation

Information for employers in Nevada regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Nevada Department of Business and Industry website.  

Occupational Health & Safety

Nevada provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Visit their website.  

Resources for Starting a Business in Nevada