Business license in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas requires a City of Las Vegas Business License (general business; privilege licenses for certain activities) for most businesses. License fee varies by license category. The city's new-business checklist lists a non-refundable $100 initial processing fee; home occupation (HO) permit fee appears on the application but amount not published.
City of Las Vegas Business License (general business; privilege licenses for certain activities). License fee varies by license category. The city's new-business checklist lists a non-refundable $100 initial processing fee; home occupation (HO) permit fee appears on the application but amount not published.
Home-based businesses
Home-based businesses within city limits are licensed through the same application (marked home-based) and need a Home Occupation permit.
Other common requirements
- Confirm the address is inside City of Las Vegas limits (otherwise Clark County or another city licenses it)
- Zoning confirmation with Planning and Certificate of Occupancy with Building & Safety
- Nevada State Business License via SilverFlume (Secretary of State)
- Nevada Department of Taxation registration / sales tax permit
- Fictitious firm name certificate with the Clark County Clerk if using a DBA
Local rules depend on what you do and where. Use this as a starting point, then confirm with City of Las Vegas Business Licensing Division: official page.