Lyon County Licensing and Permits

LICENSING & PERMITS

DAYTON, YERINGTON AND LYON COUNTY

These are the suggested steps along with a listing and a brief description of each of the forms
and filings necessary for business operations in Lyon County Nevada.

STEP ONE: Create a Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Partnership or Sole Proprietorship Legal Organization

Note: If you choose to use a business name other than your personal legal name, you must file
a Fictitious Business Name Certificate (DBA) with the Lyon County Clerk’s Office to identify the
owner(s). This applies to sole proprietors and partnerships.

CORPORATION or a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC)

Corporations and LLCs must file Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization with the
Nevada Secretary of State and maintain all records, minutes, etc., as required by law. You may
go to their website and download the appropriate forms. For more information, contact the
Nevada Secretary of State’s offices at:

SOS Annex
202 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89701-4069
(775) 684-5708
https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/home

STEP TWO: Obtain a Fictitious Name Certificate (DBA)

FICTITIOUS NAME CERTIFICATE (DBA)

If you plan to use a business name other than your legal name, you must file a Fictitious Firm
Name Certificate (Doing Business As – DBA) with the Lyon County Clerk’s office to identify the
owner(s). This applies to corporations and LLCs as well as sole proprietorships and
partnerships. You may wish to check with the County Clerk’s office to determine if the fictitious
name you want is available by accessing their Website: http://www.lyoncounty.org/index.asp?NID=16.

You may go to their website and download the appropriate forms or use the following contact
information:

Lyon County Clerk
Lyon County Courthouse
27 S. Main Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6501
https://www.lyon-county.org/16/Clerk-Treasurer

STEP THREE: Obtain a State Business License:

STATE BUSINESS LICENSE

All businesses operating in Nevada must obtain a $200.00 State Business License from the
Secretary of State. The license is renewable annually. The forms are available on their website.
For more information contact:

Nevada State Departmentof Taxation – Reno
4600 Kietzke Lane, Building L, Ste. 235
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 687-9999
https://tax.nv.gov/

STEP FOUR: (If Required): Obtain a retail sales permit

Every new business must check with the State Department of Taxation to determine whether
they need a resale permit, an exemption certificate, or are subject to use tax. A deposit or bond
may be required. Check with the taxation department for fee payment and other information.
You may go to their website and download the appropriate forms.

Nevada State Departmentof Taxation – Reno
4600 Kietzke Lane, Building L, Ste. 235
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 687-9999
http://tax.state.nv.us

STEP FIVE: Obtain a local license

In the State of Nevada all new businesses are required to obtain a business license within the
city / county in which they operate. You may go to their website and download the appropriate
forms. For more information in the Lyon County Nevada area, contact the following:

City of Yerington
Yerington City Hall
102 S. Main Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-3511
http://www.lyon-county.org/index.aspx?NID=804

Lyon County Clerk
Lyon County Courthouse
27 S. Main St.
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6501
http://www.lyon-county.org/index.aspx?NID=16

Lyon County Clerk
Dayton Office
34 Lakes Blvd.
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6138

ALL THE ABOVE FORMS SHOLD BE FILED BEFORE YOU BEGIN BUSINESS

STEP SIX: Obtain needed Environmental Permits

In the State of Nevada, all new businesses are required to comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and permitting requirements. Examples can include air permits, wastewater discharge permits, and obtaining a hazardous waste generator identification number. The Nevada Business Environmental Program is a free and confidential statewide business resource affiliated with the Nevada SBDC that can help you assess your environmental compliance and permitting requirements. You can reach them at the following:

Business Environmental Program at the University of Nevada, Reno
6100 Neil Road, Suite 200
Reno, NV 89511

Toll Free Hotline: (800) 882-3233
Website: www.unrbep.org

STEP SEVEN: (If required): Obtain Special Permits

In addition to city and county licenses, certain businesses / occupations are required to obtain
special state licenses (i.e. – contractors, beauticians, etc.). As a new business you may be
required by the city or county to obtain additional permits from Health, Police, Fire or Building
Departments. Inquire with the individual licensing agency for more information.

State Contractors Board
5390 Kietzke Lane, Suite 102
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 688-1141
http://www.nscb.state.nv.us/

Public Transportation Permits
Nevada Transportation Service Authority
Licensing
2290 South Jones Blvd, Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-3303
http://nta.nv.gov/

Eldercare/Other Care Related
Businesses State Department of Human
Resources
Bureau of Licensure
4220 South Maryland Pkwy, Ste 810
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 486-6515
http://dhhs.nv.gov/

Childcare Licensing Information
4220 South Maryland Parkway
Suite 810, Building D
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 486-6515
http://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/ChildCare/Child_Care_Licensing_-_Home/

Air Quality Permits
Air Quality & Environmental Management
Government Center, 1st Floor
500 S Grand Central Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89155
(702) 455-5942
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/environment_and_sustainability/division_of_air_quality/permitting/applications_forms/index.phpwww.co.clark.nv.us/air_quality/

Restaurants/Food Service
Clark County Health District Plan Review
PO Box 3902
Las Vegas, NV 89127
(702) 759-0588
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/food-establishments/

STEP EIGHT: Insure you are familiar with all of the following:

ZONING ORDINANCES

To insure that you are in a location zoned for your type of business, check the city and county
ordinances before signing any lease. For home-based businesses, verify if a Home Occupation
Permit is required.

Planning Department Yerington Office
27 S. Main Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6592
http://www.lyon-county.org/index.asp?NID=166

Planning Department Dayton Office
34 Lakes Blvd.
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6140

EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)

Every partnership, corporation or limited liability company must have an employer identification number (EIN) to use as a federal taxpayer identification number. Sole proprietors must also have an EIN if they pay wages to one or more employees or if they are required to file any excise tax returns. The EIN numbers are sometimes referred to as a Tax ID number.

Local IRS (Reno) Office
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
300 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
Telephone: (844) 545-5640
www.irs.ustreas.gov

Businesses can fill out Form SS-4 online and get an EIN number quickly. See
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed for full details.

WORKERS COMPENSATION

All employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees.
Contact your business insurance agent for further details. You may also refer to Nevada
Division of Industrial Relations for further details. (http://dir.nv.gov/)

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT

This is Nevada’s unemployment insurance. The business is assigned an experience rating
based on the amount of unemployment claims that have been filed. For a new business, the
rate is 3.0% of the gross wage paid to each employee. The amount of wage subject to the tax
changes annually. For more information, contact:

Nevada State Employment Security Department
2800 East St. Louis Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 486-0350
http://detr.state.nv.us

MODIFIED STATE BUSINESS TAX

As of July 1, 2009, if the sum of all taxable wages, after health care deductions, paid by the
employer does not exceed $62,500 for the calendar quarter, the amount of tax is 0.5% of the
sum of those wages (0.005). If the sum of all the wages paid by the employer exceeds $62,500
for the calendar quarter, the tax is $312.50 plus 1.17% of the amount the wage exceeds
$62,500. For example: if the sum of all wages for the 12/09 quarter is $101,000. The tax is
$312.50 plus $450.45 (0.0117 x $38,500 which is the amount exceeding $62,500) = total tax
due of $762.95. These changes expire June 30, 2012. No changes were made to the
definition of Financial Institutions or the tax rate for Financial Institutions which remains at 2%.

2011 Update:
This is the standard quarterly return for reporting the Modified Business Tax for General
Businesses. The 2011 Legislative Session pursuant to AB 504, reduced the interest rate to
0.75% (or .0075) from 1% (or .01) effective 7/1/2011.

The 2011 Legislative Session pursuant to AB 561, eliminated the Modified Business Tax on any
‘General Business’ with $62,500 or less in taxable wages per calendar quarter, after health care
deductions. The correct tax rates will display based on the period end date selected. This return
will calculate penalty and interest based on the Date Paid field. For returns with a period end
date of 4/30/07 and after, the penalty calculation changes to a graduated scale per NAC
360.395. Instructions are included following the return.

SB475 of the 2013 Legislative Session became effective July 1, 2013. The changes under this
bill extend the 0% rate on Tier 1 of the MBT to June 30, 2015. Additionally, the Tier 1 threshold
is increased from $62,500 to $85,000. If the sum of all taxable wages, after health care
deductions, paid by the employer does not exceed $85,000 for the calendar quarter, the amount of tax is 0% of the sum of those wages. If the sum of all the wages paid by the employer
exceeds $85,000 for the calendar quarter, the tax is 1.17% of the amount of the wages that
exceeds $85,000. For example: if the sum of all wages for the 9/13 quarter is $101,000 after
health care deductions, the tax is $187.20 (0.0117 x $16,000 which is the amount exceeding
$85,000). These changes are effective July 1, 2013 and expire June 30, 2015. A tax return will still need to be filed for any business reporting, even if the taxable wages are less than $85,000 and tax due is $0.

Nevada State Department of Taxation – Reno
4600 Kietzke Lane, Building L, Suite 235
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 688-1295
http://tax.state.nv.us

NEVADA LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TAX

A 10% tax applied to revenues derived from entertainment venues. Some of the taxable items
include, ticket sales, merchandise, food and refreshments. Contact the Nevada State
Department of Taxation for further details.

Nevada State Department of Taxation – Reno
4600 Kietzke Lane, Building L, Suite 235
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 688-1295
http://tax.state.nv.us

U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IRS W-4 FORM

The law requires every employee to complete a W-4 form so that the employer can withhold the
proper amount of income tax from each paycheck. For further information, contact the IRS at:

Local IRS (Reno) Office
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
300 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
Telephone: (844) 240-7094
https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-local-office-in-nevada

U.S. IMMIGRATION SERVICE I-9 FORM

All employers must also document proof of an employee’s right to work in the United States.
Every employee must have a properly completed I-9 on file in the business office.

Immigration & Naturalization Service
Employer Relations Officer
790 Sandhill Rd.
Reno, NV 89521
FORMS REQUEST: (800) 870-3676
http://uscis.gov

STATE LABOR LAWS

All employers must comply with the state minimum wage and overtime laws and must post a
sign explaining these laws at their place of business.

State Labor Commission
1818 East College Pkwy, Suite 102
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 684-1890
http://www.laborcommissioner.com/

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX

All businesses must pay an annual tax on business equipment and furniture (excluding
inventories) based upon the assessed value of the property.

County Assessor’s Office
27 S. Main Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6520
http://www.lyon-county.org/index.asp?nid=55

More Information

For more information or to obtain management assistance, please contact the Nevada Small
Business Development Center closest to you:

Churchill County Nevada SBDC Office
Churchill County Economic Development Authority
448 W. Williams Ave, Suite 103
Fallon, NV 89407
(775) 423-8587
www.nevadasbdc.org

Carson City Nevada SBDC Office
Adams Hub
111 West Proctor St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(58
www.nevadasbdc.org

The information, materials and services provided by or through the Nevada Small Business
Development Center (Nevada SBDC) do not constitute legal advice and should not be considered a
substitute for legal accounting and other professional advice. The information you receive from
the Nevada SBDC is presented without any representation or warranties whatsoever, including as to
the accuracy or completeness.

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