Las Vegas Small Business Resources
The Las Vegas small business resources listed below are valuable government websites, agencies, software, and businesses that you need to be aware of when you run a small business in Las Vegas.
City Of Las Vegas
The City of Las Vegas website is where you can get business licenses, zoning, permits, and purchasing agreements with the city.
Nevada SilverFlume
Nevada Secretary of State has an online portal called Nevada SilverFlume for starting a business. It integrates with state, local, and county websites to make forming your business structure, getting business licenses, and getting tax permits easier.
Clark County Nevada
The Clark County website is used to do business with Clark County and all the unincorporated townships in the county. You can also use it to get the city business licenses at the same time.
City Of Henderson
The City of Henderson is located South-East of Las Vegas and provides business licensing, permits, economic development, and building information on their website.
City Of North Las Vegas
The City of North Las Vegas surrounds is where you go to do business with North Las Vegas.
NV Secretary of State
The Nevada Secretary of State website is where you apply for your LLC, corporation, dBa, or other business structures. You can also file state trademarks and search business names.
Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration backs small business funding, provides contracting assistance, disaster assistance for small businesses, and educational resources.
Nevada Contractor Board
The Nevada Contractors Board focuses on licensing construction companies, investigating customer complaints, and disciplining construction companies that do not follow the law.
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
The Southern Nevada Health District provides annual licenses for food businesses, tattoo parlors, childcare/schools, waste management, hotels, and other businesses. They also do health inspections for buildings, work cards for restaurants, and other services.
Internal Revenue Service
The IRS is the federal government organization that provides Employer identification numbers. They also collect taxes, approve S-Corp status, and license tax preparation experts in the U.S.
Nevada Gaming Commission
The Nevada Gaming Commission regulates the casino industry, approves casino licenses, publishes industry reports, approves technology for use in casinos, and investigates claims. You'll want to make sure you follow all their rules if you start a casino related company.
TAM CARDS
Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM) cards are one of the three providers that meet the NRS369 education requirements in Clark County to serve alcohol or work as a security guard. Some other jobs may require them also.
Alcohol Awareness Training Tard (AAT Card)
AAT cards are one of the three cards that meet the NRS369 education requirements in Clark County to serve alcohol or work as a security guard. Some other jobs may require them also.
AES CARD
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Sheriff Card
The Sheriff/Work Card is a card issued after an employment offer that verifies that you meet the legal requirements to do certain jobs in Las Vegas and Clark County. You have to get fingerprinted to verify your criminal history.
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Nevada Department Of Taxation
The Nevada Department of Taxation is the agency issues Sales and Use, Consumer Use, Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products, Liquor and Live Entertainment Tax. It's also collects taxes for the state and local governments.
My Nevada Tax (New)
My Nevada Tax is the new online portal that the Nevada Department of Taxation uses for online applications for the Sales and Use, Consumer Use, Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products, Liquor and Live Entertainment Tax. It's also how you pay the taxes to the state and local governments.
Nevada Tax Center (Old)
Nevada Tax Center is the old online portal that the Nevada Department of Taxation used. They expect for all taxes to move to My Nevada Tax by December 8, 2025. The date when the website closes is not disclosed.
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