NEVADA BUSINESS REGISTRATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
Important details are included to help you provide the necessary information. It is important to respond to all items. Any omission could
cause a delay in processing your registration.
WHO ACCEPTS THIS FORM? The Nevada Department of Taxation and the Nevada Employment Security Division (ESD). Some local
governments may accept this form.
WHAT OTHER INFORMATION MUST I PROVIDE? When applying with the Department of Taxation: All businesses must complete a
Supplemental Application (APP-01.01) to determine correct fees. When applying with the Employment Security Division: If you employ
agricultural or domestic workers or are a non-profit agency, you must complete a Supplemental Registration with ESD.
If you haven’t yet received or applied for a Nevada State Business License, please contact the Nevada Secretary of State at (775) 684-
5708 or complete your registration online at https://www.nvsilverflume.gov.
LINE-BY-LINE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE NEVADA BUSINESS REGISTRATION - PLEASE COMPLETE IN ENGLISH.
1. I Am Applying For: Check the boxes that apply. You are required to submit a copy to each agency that is applicable to your
business. Keep a copy for your records.
2. Check All Box(es) That Apply.
3. Business Entity Type: Indicate entity type as filed with the Secretary of State.
3A. If LLC: Indicate type of entity as filed with the IRS.
4. Corporate/Entity Name: Enter the name as registered with the Secretary of State for the State Business License. Include a
telephone number.
5.
Federal Tax Identification Number: Enter your Federal Tax Identification Number (FEIN). For information regarding a FEIN,
contact the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-4933 or go to http://IRS.gov/businesses. If you have applied for your number
and have not received it, write “PENDING.” If your FEIN changes, you must complete a new Nevada Business Registration.
6. Corporate/Entity Address: Enter the complete address of the corporation and the state of incorporation.
7. Nevada Name (DBA): Enter the name as it will be known to the public. Include a business telephone and fax number.
8. E-mail Address / Website Address: Enter Email and Website Address information.
9. Nevada Business ID Number: Enter the number as shown on your State Business License or exemption issued by the Secretary
of State.
10. Mailing Address: This address will be used to mail any licenses, reports, tax returns, and correspondence.
11. Location(s) of Nevada Business Operations: Enter the physical location of the business including suite numbers, apartment
numbers, and street direction (N, S, E, and W). If there are additional locations in Nevada, please attach a list of all locations. You
may not use a PO Box.
12. Location of Business Records: Enter the physical address where business records are maintained during normal working hours.
Include the telephone number of this location, if different from the business telephone number.
13. List All Owners, Partners, Corporate Officers, Managers, Members, etc.: Include the full name, home address (street, city,
state, and zip code), Social Security Number, date of birth, title, percentage of business owned, and telephone number. If the
business is incorporated, list all corporate officers. If the business is a partnership, list all partners. If the business is comprised of
two corporations or other entities, list the officers/members/partners, etc. for each entity. Attach additional sheets if needed.
14. Dates and Amounts Regarding Your Nevada Business: Enter the date the business started or will start Nevada operations. If
adding a location enter the date your additional location will begin Nevada operations. Enter the date the first worker was hired in
Nevada. Enter the date and amount of the first Nevada payroll. If this is a new business, enter the estimated number of employees
you will have. If the business is currently operating, list the number of employees on the payroll.
15. Please Check All That Apply to Your Business: If you check the box marked “Regulated by Federal/State Permit Number,”
attach a list that identifies the issuing entity and permit number.
16. Nature of Your Business: Describe your business activities, goods, products, or services in Nevada. State the approximate
percentage of sales or revenues resulting from each item. Example: Retail sale of major appliances to public 60%; repair 40%.
17. Acquired, Changed, or Have a New Federal Tax Number: On the first line, enter the date the business was acquired; check the
boxes that apply to how the business was acquired; and the portion of the business you acquired. On the second line, list the
name of the previous owner and the business name of the previous owner. On the third line, indicate the physical address of the
business you acquired. On the fourth line, list your previous Nevada Sales/Use Tax Permit Number and the Employment Security
Division (ESD) Account Number of the previous owner. If there is more than one previous owner, attach an additional sheet.
18. Signature Required: Legal signatures include: sole proprietor-owner, corporate officer, managing member and partners.
Toll Free (In State) for All State of Nevada………………………………………………………………………………...
800-992-0900
Nevada Department of Taxation: Online Registration: https://www.nevadatax.nv.gov – Website: http://www.tax.nv.gov
Call Center Toll Free Taxation Help Desk …………..…………………………………………………….. (866) 962-3707
Las Vegas….. 555 E Washington Avenue • Suite 1300 • Las Vegas Nevada • 89101………………....... (702) 486-2300
Reno………… 4600 Kietzke Lane • Building L, Suite 235 • Reno, NV • 89502…………………………….. (775) 687-9999
Carson City…. 1550 College Parkway • Suite 115 • Carson City, NV • 89706…………………………...... (775) 684-2000
Nevada Employment Security Division (ESD): Online Registration: https://uitax.nvdetr.org – Website: www.nvdetr.org
Las Vegas ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (702) 486-0250
Reno ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (775) 823-6680
Statewide (Mailing)….. 500 E Third Street • Carson City, NV • 89713-0030 .. ………………………….. (775) 684-6300
Nevada Department of Wildlife: (Industrial Artificial Pond Permit) – Website: www.ndow.org.......................... (775) 688-1500
Nevada Secretary of State: ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… (775) 684-5708
For more information regarding local and state business licensing please visit Nevada’s online Business Portal at
https://www.nvsilverflume.gov.
APP-01.01
Revised 09-23-14
NSPO Rev. 09.14 (O) 4436