Step 2: Register Your Business in Nevada

You’ll need to:

1. Name your business
2. Register with the Nevada Secretary of State
3. Get your State Business License
4. File your Initial List of Managers/Members
5. (Optional) Get a DBA (“Doing Business As”) if needed

💡 Use SilverFlume, Nevada’s official portal, to handle all of this.

🧾 Total Cost Estimate:

• State Business License: $200
• Initial List: $150
• LLC Filing Fee: $75
  → Total: ~$425/year

Don’t use sketchy “LLC registration” sites charging $499+ for the same thing. Just do it yourself or hire a licensed Nevada business attorney.

Step 3: Get a Las Vegas Business License (It’s Separate!)

Even after registering with the state, you’ll still need a city or county business license.

Here’s how it breaks down:

Jurisdiction	Where You Apply	Type
City of Las Vegas	Las Vegas Business Licensing	Most downtown locations
Clark County	Clark County Business License	Outside city limits
North Las Vegas / Henderson	Separate cities = separate licenses	Separate cities = separate licenses

💡 Not sure what jurisdiction you’re in? Use this map tool from the county to check your address.

Step 4: Get an EIN + Open a Business Bank Account

This is a fast win.

1. Go to the IRS EIN Assistant.
2. Fill out the form for free
3. Use your EIN to open a business bank account at a Nevada-based bank (or online)

Why this matters:

• Keeps your personal and business finances legally separate
• Builds business credit
• Makes you look legit when applying for loans or leases

✅ Want a list of the best Vegas-based business banks? Grab our bonus bank guide.

Step 5: Get Any Permits You Need (Especially for Brick-and-Mortar)

If you’re opening:

• A restaurant
• Bar
• Nail salon
• Massage business
• Home daycare

You’ll need health permits, fire inspections, or special licenses.

🛠️ Go to: Las Vegas Business Licensing Portal

This is where most people mess up. They assume the general business license is enough. It’s not.

Important: Always check with city and county zoning before signing a lease. Not all properties allow commercial use.

Step 6: Market Like You’re in Vegas (Because You Are)

Here’s where Vegas gets fun.

If you’re in a high-foot-traffic area (e.g., Strip-adjacent, Downtown Fremont, Summerlin), location-based marketing wins:

• Google Business Profile (optimize this first)
• Yelp (yes, people still use it here)
• Local Instagram influencers
• Collaborate with other local businesses (cross-promotion)

If you’re online or remote:

• Focus on SEO + content (blog about Vegas-specific problems or services)
• Use community groups (Reddit, Facebook, Las Vegas Slack channels)

Want a plug-and-play Vegas launch marketing checklist? Download it here.

Step 7: Optimize for Tax Benefits (The Nevada Way)

Nevada = 💰 Tax savings when done right.

✅ No personal income tax
✅ No corporate income tax
✅ No franchise tax

But… there are still:

• Payroll taxes
• Commerce tax (if over $4M revenue)
• Local sales tax (~8.375%)

👉 Hire a Nevada-based CPA. They’ll help you:

• Deduct your rent, meals, travel (yes, even Vegas travel)
• Stay compliant with city + state forms
• Avoid nasty surprises from the IRS

Bonus: Free Resources to Kickstart Your Vegas Biz

Ready to Start Your Business in Las Vegas?

✅ You know the licenses you need
✅ You know how to register with the state + city
✅ You know how to avoid common traps
✅ You have access to high-ROI resources

🎁 Want all the templates, checklists, and bank/accounting tools in one place?
Click here to get the full Las Vegas Startup Toolkit.

Final Word

Vegas rewards risk-takers—but only the ones who prepare.

This city has built empires and buried dreams. Start smart, move fast, and get help where it counts.

If you want to actually launch instead of endlessly researching, download the full toolkit or drop your email below. Let’s get it done.