• Review the State's checklist for starting a business in Nevada
• Review the City of Las Vegas' checklist for starting a business

Naming Your Business

• Learn about trade names (fictitious business names) and filing requirements

Check with the county clerk's office to determine availability and to file your fictitious name application:

• Clark County
• Washoe County
• Other
• Search existing names of corporations, LLC's, LP's, etc., to determine availability and avoid infringement
• Reserve a name for your corporation, LLC, LP, LLP, etc. (Register it when you file the documents creating your business structure.)

Business Structures

• Learn about business structures choices in Nevada
• Use SBA's Business Structure Wizard
• Learn about fee schedules and online registration
• Obtain the forms to create your business structure
• File the documents creating your business structure

Licenses And Permits

State Licensing

• Learn how to obtain a business license through the Department of Taxation
• Find out about industry specific licenses & permits
• Learn about business vehicle licenses & permits
• Find out about required environmental permits

Local Licensing

City

• Las Vegas
• Reno
• Henderson
• North Las Vegas
• Sparks

• Washoe
• Clark

• Find instructions and forms for registering trademarks, trade names and service marks