LICENSING & PERMITS
WHITE PINE 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 Nevada.
STEP ONE: Create Legal Organization
Corporation, LLC, Partnership or Sole Proprietor
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 White Pine County Clerk’s office to
identify the owner(s). This applies to sole proprietorships and partnerships.
CORPORATIONS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (LLC)
Corporations and LLC’s 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. For more
information, contact the Nevada Secretary of State’s offices at:
202 North Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701-3714
(775) 684-5708
https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/home
STEP TWO: Obtain a Fictitious Name Certificate (DBA)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CERTIFICATE (DBA)
This is needed for all businesses that plan to use a name different than their legal or corporate
name. You should check with the County Clerk’s office to determine if the fictitious name you
want is available.
White Pine County Clerk
1786 Great Basin Blvd., Suite 3
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-6509
STEP THREE: Obtain a State Business License
STATE BUSINESS LICENSE
All businesses operating in Nevada must obtain a $200.00 State Business Licensefrom the
Secretary of State. The license fee is renewable annually. The forms are available on their
website (http://tax.state.nv.us). For more information
Nevada Department of Taxation – Carson City
1550 E. College Parkway
Suite 115
Carson City NV 89706
(775) 684-2000 (voice)
(775) 684-2020 (fax)
STEP FOUR : Obtain a retail sales permit or exemption
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 a 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 (http://tax.state.nv.us) and download the appropriate
forms.
Nevada Department of Taxation – Carson City
1550 College Parkway
Suite 115
Carson City NV 89706
(775) 684-2000 (voice)
(775) 684-2020 (fax)
STEP FIVE: Obtain a local license
There are no jurisdictions in White Pine County which require a local license. The only
requirement is a Fictitious Business Name Certificate. For more information in the White Pine
County area, contact the following:
White Pine County Clerk
1786 Great Basin Blvd., Suite 3
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-6509
ALL THE ABOVE FORMS SHOULD 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. Here are some
of the more popular types, but there may be more for your particular business.
State Contractors Board
5390 Kietzke Lane, Suite 102
reno, NV 89511
(775) 688-1141
www.nscb.state.nv.us
Trucking and Motor Carriers
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
Motor Carrier Office
3920 E. Idaho St. 178 N. Avenue F
Elko, NV 89801 Ely, NV 89301
(877) 368-7828 (775) 684-4711
http://www.dmvnv.com/mchome.html (limited services)
For Child Care Licensing Information
Bureau of Services for Child Care
1010 Ruby Vista Dr., Suite 101
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-753-1237
Fax: 775-753-1242
http://www.dcfs.state.nv.us/
Restaurants / Food Service
Nevada Bureau of Health Protection Services
1020 Ruby Vista #103
Elko, NV 89803
(775) 687-7550
http://health.nv.gov
STEP EIGHT: Ensure you are familiar with all of the following:
ZONING ORDINANCES
To ensure 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.
Regional Planning Department
957 Campton St., Suite A
Ely, NV 89301
Phone (775) 289-2341
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)
Every partnership or corporation 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
300 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(844) 545-5640
Businesses can fill out Form SS-4 online and get an EIN number quickly. See
www.irs.gov/smallbiz 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.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
This is Nevada’s unemployment insurance. The business is assigned an experience rate based
on the amount of unemployment claims that have been filed. For a new business, the rate is
3.0% of the first $22,000 of wages for each employee and is paid quarterly. The amount of
wage subject to the 3.0% tax changes annually. For more information, contact:
Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation
500 East Third Street
Carson City, NV 89713-0030
(775) 684-6310
https://uitax.nvdetr.org/crphtml/ui_information.htm
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%.
Nevada Department of Taxation – Carson City
1550 E. College Parkway
Suite 115
Carson City NV 89706
(775) 684-2000 (voice)
(775) 684-2020 (fax)
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.
U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 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
300 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(844) 545-5640
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
790 Sandhill Rd
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1883
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 Parkway, Suite 102
Carson City, NV 89706
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.
White Pine County Assessor’s Office
1786 Great Basin Blvd., Suite 3
Ely, NV 89301
Phone (775) 289-3016
For more information or to obtain management assistance, please contact the Nevada
Small Business Development Center closest to you:
Ely Nevada SBDC Office
(800) 240-7094
http://nevadasbdc.org/
Reno Nevada SBDC (State) Office
University of Nevada, Reno
College of Business Building, Room 411
Reno, NV 89557-0100
(775) 784-1717
http://nevadasbdc.org/
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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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