Start / Run a Business

The process below explains how to register a new business to receive required licenses and tax permits. 

What does the Department of Taxation require of new businesses?

Step 1: Apply for a Federal Identification Number (FEIN# or EIN)

  • What is it?: A Federal Identification Number, also called an Employer Identification Number (EIN or FEIN), is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business entity.
  • Apply for a FEIN on the IRS website.

Step 2: Apply for a Business License

  • Every retailer selling tangible personal property that will be stored, used, or consumed in Nevada must have a Business License (NRS 372.220).
  • Note: You must have a FEIN# or EIN first before applying for a business license. See step 1 above.
  • Apply Online: Get a Business License ID# online with Nevada SilverFlume (Secretary of State).

Step 3: Apply for Required Tax Permits

  • Every retailer selling tangible personal property that will be stored, used, or consumed in Nevada must have a Sales/Use Tax Permit (Retailers) or a Consumer Use Tax Permit (Non-Retailers) (NRS 372.220).
  • Note: You must have a Business License first before registering for a tax permit. See step 2 above.
  • Apply Online at Nevada Tax Center.
    • When applying online, you will receive the permit ID# within 24 hours.

  • Apply by Mail: Alternatively, download and complete the Nevada Business Registration Form.

    • Mail to:
      Department of Taxation
      3850 Arrowhead Dr.
      Carson City, NV 89706

    • Note: If you do not have a location in Nevada but are registering with the Department, please enter your out-of-state Business Name on line 8, ‘Nevada Name (DBA)’ and your Business Location on line 10, ‘Location of Nevada Business Operations’.

    • Note: Please allow several weeks for the permit ID# when using this form, or longer if payment is not received at the same time as the form.

Special Tax Cases

Please contact the Department by phone at (866) 962-3707 for additional registration, taxes and license information if you:

  • Are a financial institution.
  • Buy/sell alcohol or tobacco.
  • Host/charge admission to live entertainment events.
  • Operate a facility at which exhibitions are held.
  • Sell tires at retail.
  • Rent out vehicles for short periods (less than 30 days).
  • If you provide insurance services, you should contact the Department of Insurance

Unemployment Insurance

  • Contact the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) to find out if you need to register for Unemployment Insurance (UI) for your business.
  • Nevada Statute (NRS 363A & B) requires that all Nevada employers pay a Modified Business Tax (MBT) on their gross total payroll. MBT applies to the wages of employees in Nevada for whom the employer must pay Nevada Unemployment Insurance.
  • When you register with DETR, you’ll automatically be registered for the MBT. There might be other registration requirements for your type of business as well.

Business Registration Fees

FEE DESCRIPTION FEE AMOUNT
Sales tax permit per location $15.00
Certificate of compliance (sale and shipping of liquor in Nevada) $50.00
Wholesale application (to import and/or wholesale of wine, liquor or beer)
Brew pubs, breweries or wineries located in State of Nevada $75.00
Importer of wine, beer, and spirits $500.00
Importer of beer $150.00
Wholesale of wine, beer and spirits $250.00
Wholesaler of beer $75.00
Cigarette wholesale dealers license $650.00
Other tobacco products wholesale dealers license $650.00
Cigarette manufacturers license $1,000.00
Tobacco retail dealer license $50.00

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