Starting a service business in Nevada comes down to four things: picking a structure, registering with the state, getting licensed for your trade, and setting up a way to bill customers. Filing an LLC in NV costs $75, ongoing reporting is $150/yr + $200 business license, sales tax is 6.85% + local, and personal income tax runs No income tax. Below is the full sequence, the fees you should budget for, the licenses most trades need, and the deadlines that catch new Nevada owners off guard.
Most new registrations come out of Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno and the rest of Nevada — local business licenses are issued at the city or county level, so check yours after the state filing clears.
| Item | NV cost |
|---|---|
| LLC / entity filing (one-time) | $75 |
| Annual / periodic report | $150/yr + $200 business license |
| Federal EIN (IRS) | Free |
| Sales tax registration | Typically free |
| Trade / professional license | Varies by trade |
| Local business license | Set by city / county |
Fees change — confirm current amounts with the NV Secretary of State and the Nevada Department of Taxation.
Choose your structure and file with the NV Secretary of State ($75). Get your free EIN from the IRS the same day.
Register for Nevada sales tax with the Nevada Department of Taxation, then open a business bank account under the registered name.
Apply for your trade license and local business license. This is usually the longest step: State business license ($200/yr); Sales tax permit.
Get general liability insurance (and workers' comp before your first hire), then set up estimates and invoicing so you can bill the day you're cleared to work.
LLC Filing Fee
$75
Annual Report
$150/yr + $200 business license
Sales Tax
6.85% + local
Income Tax
No income tax
Choose business structure
File with NV Secretary of State
Get EIN
Get state business license ($200/yr)
Register for sales tax if applicable
Get local permits
Open business bank account
No income tax but annual costs add up ($150 report + $200 license)
Popular for asset protection — strong charging order protection
No income tax, but you'll pay $350/yr in annual report + business license fees.
Online LLC filings with the NV Secretary of State are typically processed in a few business days, and an EIN from the IRS is issued immediately online. Trade licensing and local permits usually take longest — plan on two to six weeks before you're fully cleared to work, depending on your trade.
No — you can operate as a sole proprietor in Nevada and still invoice customers legally. An LLC ($75 to file, $150/yr + $200 business license) separates your personal assets from business liability, which matters most once you're on customer property, hiring help, or signing contracts.
Nevada sales tax is 6.85% + local. Materials and goods are commonly taxable, while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and register with the Nevada Department of Taxation before you start collecting.
Open a business bank account under the registered name, then invoice from a tool that applies NV tax per line item and accepts cards. Glo Invoice sends invoices by text with a one-tap pay link, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on site before you leave the job.