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What licenses & permits does the Department of Taxation require of new businesses?
- Every retailer selling tangible personal property that will be stored, used, or consumed in Nevada must register with the Department to get a Sales Tax Permit (NRS 372.220).
- The laws (NRS 363A & B) require that all Nevada employers pay a Modified Business Tax (MBT) on their gross total payroll. This tax applies to the wages of employees in Nevada for whom the employer must pay Nevada Unemployment Insurance.
- For more information about taxes and licenses, please visit the Nevada Tax FAQ page.
- If you provide insurance services, you should contact the Department of Insurance
- For business registration fees, see the fee table.
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).
How do I register my business with the Department of Taxation?
- Register online at Nevada Tax Center to apply for a Sales/Use Tax Permit. You must have a business license.
- Complete the Nevada Business Registration Form.
If you’re not a retailer, you can apply for a Consumer Use Tax Permit with the same document.
Return the form by mail:
Department of Taxation
3850 Arrowhead Dr., 2nd Floor
Carson City NV 89706
Return the form in person:
Visit one of our office locations.
Do I need unemployment insurance for my business?
- Please reach out to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) to find out if you need to register for Unemployment Insurance (UI) for your business.
- When you sign up with DETR, you’ll automatically be registered for the Modified Business Tax. There might be other specific registration requirements for your type of business as well.
What are the fees to register a new business?
| 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 |
Do I need to provide information about the business owner on the Nevada Business Registration form?
Yes, when filling out the Nevada Business Registration, you must include information about the owner(s). Any information you provide to the Department is kept confidential.
- This includes the owner’s names, how much of the business they own, their job titles, home addresses, Social Security Numbers, and phone numbers.
- The Department of Taxation needs this information to keep their records accurate and complete.
- If you do not provide all the required information, the Department may not be able to finish your business registration.
What should I enter on line 7 and line 10 on the Nevada Business Registration form if my business is not located in Nevada?
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’.
I am unable to register with my Local County or City until I provide proof from the Nevada Department of Taxation. What do I do?
In order to provide verification that you are appropriately registered with the Department, you may provide the City or County any one of the following items:*
- A copy of your Nevada Business Registration or with the Department of Taxation’s received stamp on it.
- A copy of your Sales Tax Permit or Consumer Use Tax Permit.
- Confirmation from our online system, Nevada Tax.
- Compliance letter that is either notarized or signed in front of a Taxation employee.
*Note: each county or city may have different requirements.
What information is available for a newly registered business?
- Please see the Taxpayer Information Packet for information about the Nevada Department of Taxation, its taxes and forms.
- The Department also publishes a Taxpayer-Bill-of-Rights.
What is a Federal Identification Number and how do I obtain one?
- A Federal Identification Number, also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is issued by the Internal Revenue Service and is used to identify a business entity.
- Apply for a EIN on the IRS website.