You can expect your Nevada State Business License application to take about 30 days to process. To file for a new fictitious firm name (dba) or renew an existing name, complete the form online and print it out. You must submit an original form with signatures which we will keep for our records.
After submitting your General application online, please allow up to 5 business days for a license technician to contact you via email. Nevada business licenses are issued by Nevada Secretary of State and ensure businesses comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards in their respective industries. Your State Business License is proof; or you may visit www.nvsos.gov and utilize the Nevada Business Search to verify the status of your business/license.
You have until the 15th day of the 4th month to pay your first-year tax.
Cost and Renewal
Basic business licenses in Nevada are charged at $200 per application. You can obtain a Nevada business license online, by mail, by fax, or in person.
The state business license Nevada cost is $500 for business corporations and is $200 for all other Title 7 entities including Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, etc. A Nevada State Business License for LLCs costs $200 to initially acquire and $200 to renew.
Nevada Business License Renewal Fee – All LLCs must renew their business license each year. The fee for doing this is $200. Those who fail to renew their license on time may have to pay a $100 late fee.
Applications and renewal forms for non-Title 7 entities may be filed online if the red "Online!" link indicates online filing is available for that particular action and entity type.
For inquiries of all other sections of Secretary of State, call (775) 684-5708 or email [email protected].
License Expiration and Professional Requirements
The first step in renewing your Nevada State Business License is to know when it expires. Business permits in Nevada typically expire on the anniversary of the date you initially received it. You should receive a renewal notice in the mail approximately 90 days before the expiration date.
To renew your State Business License, go to the SilverFlume home page at www.nvsilverflume.gov and select Manage Your Business > File Annual List and/or Renew State Business License.
In order to maintain or renew a professional license, individuals often need to complete continuing education requirements. For example, a doctor with a professional license must continue studying and training to stay up-to-date with new medical technology and treatments.