Start a Business in Las Vegas

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $100–$500

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Overview

Starting a business in Las Vegas requires a City/County Business License + Nevada State Business License through the Business Licensing Division. Base fee: $100–$500. Nevada requires a state business license ($200/year) in addition to local licenses. No state income tax.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)
✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration
✓County: health department permit + fire inspection
✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

1

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

2

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

3

County: health department permit + fire inspection

4

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: $100–$500 depending on permits and inspections.

General Business$100–$500
Restaurant$200–$1,000+

Contact

Business Licensing Division

Phone: 702-229-6281

495 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Nevada state business license ($200/year) required
⚠ Most of The Strip is Clark County, NOT City of Las Vegas
⚠ City vs County jurisdiction determines licensing agency
⚠ Gaming licensing through NV Gaming Control Board — separate investigation
⚠ Entertainment/nightlife face heavy regulatory layers
⚠ No state income tax

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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