Decide on the legal structure of your business. See our business tax structure page. Common options include:

• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership
• Limited Liability Company (LLC)
• C-Corporation (C-Corp)
• S-Corporation (S-Corp)
• Nonprofit

For more information, see our Tax Structure Guide!

Nevada does not require you to reserve a business name before registration, but it’s recommended to ensure your desired name is available:

• Check Name Availability: Nevada Business Entity Search 
• Reserve a Business Name: Fee: $25.
  • File Online 

Submit the necessary formation documents based on your business structure to the Nevada Secretary of State:

• LLC: File Articles of Organization.

  • Fee: $425 (includes state business license and initial list fees).
  • File Online 
  • Download Forms 

• Corporation: File Articles of Incorporation.

  • Fee: $725 (includes state business license, initial list fees, and the minimum tax for the first year).
  • File Online 
  • Download Forms 

If operating under a name different from your legal business name, register a Fictitious Firm Name (DBA) with your county clerk’s office:

• Contact the clerk in your business's county for forms and fees.
  • Example: Clark County DBA Registration - https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/

If your business will hire employees or sell goods, register with the Nevada Department of Taxation:

• Sales Tax Permit: Required for businesses selling taxable goods or services.
  • Register Online 
• Employer Taxes: Register for withholding and unemployment taxes if you have employees.
  • Employer Registration 

Certain businesses may require additional permits or licenses depending on their industry or location:

• Use Nevada’s SilverFlume Business Portal to identify required licenses:
  • https://www.nvsilverflume.gov/home

Separate your personal and business finances by opening a business bank account using:

• Your EIN (Employer Identification Number).
• Formation documents or operating agreement.

• Annual List and Business License Renewal: LLCs and Corporations must file an Annual List of Managers or Officers and renew their state business license:
  • Fee: $200 for the business license and $150 for the annual list (varies for corporations based on shares).
  • File Online 

• Nevada Secretary of State – Business Services: https://www.nvsos.gov/
• Nevada Department of Taxation: https://tax.nv.gov/
• Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC): https://nevadasbdc.org/