# Nevada business license

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/business-licenses/nevada
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Nevada issues a State Business License through the Nevada Secretary of State. Your city or county may want its own license on top.

## Nevada details

- Statewide license: Yes
- What it's called: State Business License
- Issued by: Nevada Secretary of State
- State fee ($500 for corporations; renews each year): $200
- Local licenses: Also check your city and county

[Official source](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-076.html). Last checked November 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file.

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$99, for any company.

## Questions

Do I need a business license in Nevada?

Most businesses need the state's State Business License, and many cities and counties want their own as well.

Is an LLC the same as a business license?

No. Forming an LLC creates the company. A license is permission to operate, and you often need both.

What about a sales tax permit?

If you sell taxable goods or services, the state's tax agency issues that separately.