State Business License Requirements
Effective October 1, 2009, filing and payment of the State Business License will be processed by the Secretary of State’s office. Pursuant to AB 146 passed by the 2009 Nevada Legislature, the authority for the State Business License was transferred from the Department of Taxation to the Secretary of State. For entities that are required to file an initial or annual list of officers with the Secretary of State, you will be required to file for the State Business License at the time your list is due.
All other businesses such as sole proprietors or general partnerships doing business in Nevada will file a new application or renewal of their existing State Business License after October 1.
The Department of Taxation will handle any new license application or renewals of the State Business License through September 30, 2009.
Nevada Business License Fee Frequently Asked Questions
New State Business License Forms to be Used for Filings Submitted on or after October 1, 2009
Non Title 7 entities (NT7) – A non-Title 7 (NT7) business is a sole proprietorship or partnership doing business in Nevada that is not required to file its organizational documents with the Office of the Secretary of State. NT7 businesses doing business in the state of Nevada are required to maintain a state business license.
Title 7 entities – A Title 7 entity is an entity organized pursuant to the laws of Nevada that files its formation documents with the Office of the Secretary of State. Title 7 entities are required to file an Annual List of Officers or its equivalent, and include domestic and foreign qualified corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability limited partnerships and business trusts.
- Title 7 entities click here for a list of forms applicable to your specific entity type
- Title 7 Entities File Online!
Title 7 “Gap” entities – These entities have a current State Business License which will expire prior to the due date of their Annual List of Officers. To maintain its State Business License, an entity should file a State Business License application before the expiration of its State Business License. Upon filing its next Annual List of Officers, the entity will be required to pay the State Business License fee that will be prorated for the unused portion of the unexpired State Business License.