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10-Step Guide to a Business License

10-Step Guide to a Business License

Welcome to Clark County Department of Business License, where providing the best possible customer service and meeting all your business licensing needs is our priority.

Are you ready to open a business in Clark County? Have you created a business plan to help you organize, manage and understand your business?

Read the Step-By-Step Guide below to applying for a business license. (For drivers and marijuana-related business activities, please proceed to the specific selection below).

Driver - Rideshare or Delivery   Liquor and Gaming

General Licenses   Marijuana Establishments

Regulated Licenses   Massage & Reflexology

Business License Fees

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STARTING JUNE 1ST, IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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10 EASY STEPS TO A BUSINESS LICENSE
As per Clark County Code 6.08.030:  
"Each application for business license shall be accompanied by a $45.00 nonrefundable application processing fee to be collected by the director at the time of receipt of the application."

STEP ONE: DETERMINE WHERE YOUR BUSINESS IS LOCATED

STEP TWO: OBTAIN A NEVADA STATE BUSINESS LICENSE:

STEP THREE: REGISTER WITH THE NEVADA SECRETARY OF STATE:

STEP FOUR: REGISTER WITH THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION:

STEP FIVE: OBTAIN A FICTITIOUS FIRM NAME:

STEP SIX: FILL OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATION

STEP SEVEN: COMPLETE INVESTIGATION PACKETS

STEP EIGHT: PAY FEES

STEP NINE: SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS

STEP TEN: APPROVAL

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