Starting and internet business in Nevada is just as simple as starting a "Brick and Morter" business. Here is information for both!

The following information was compiled by Christopher Beaumont, and is provided as general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. If you are interested in hiring Mr Beaumont as a business consultant or advisor for your venture, please call 702-518-5272.

 To summerize the proscess: 

Select a domain name and register it.  I recommend starting with this because it is an essential part of marketing your business.

 If incorporating in Nevada or forming an LLC in Nevada, submit the apporpriate paperwork to the Nevada Secretary of State: Nevada Incorporation Info

Apply for an EIN or Taxpayers ID with the IRS: Employers Identification Number

Locate a suitable business location and negociate your lease, we recommend KWcommercialLV.com

Nevada State Tax Department City/County Tax compliance Letter and/or current Sales Tax Return Statement from the Nevada Department of Taxation

If using a Fictious Business Name, you will need to register it with Clark County Clerys Office Fictious Name Form

Approval by the Planning and Zoning Department (Required for North Las Vegas)

If running your business from your home, you will need a Home Use Permit from the Planning and Zoning Department

Las Vegas Zoning and Planning 

North Las Vegas Zoning and Planning

Henderson Zoning and Planning

Boulder City Zoning and Planning  

Workman’s Compensation Policy from your insurance carrier showing coverage for Nevada workers, or a waiver  if claiming no employees, contact your business insurance carrier (Required for North Las Vegas)

Business License: 

Henderson Business License Information

Las Vegas Business License Information

North Las Vegas Business License Information

Boulder City Business License information

Open your bank account.

Apply for a credit card proscessing account. - We recommend Authorize.net which supports most online e-commerce packages, in store merchant software, and even POS terminals.

 You can also accept payments uning Paypal .

For Business Telephone service we recommend Skype Business for VOIP (Voice Over Internet) phone services.

In many cases we recommend Cox Communication for business internet access.

Set up your web hosting and email with Datacom Hotel, or colocate anything from a server to a cage full of equipment.

 Get your web site up and running, we recommend Joomla as a Content Management System (CMS).

Datacom Hotel can provide full internet marketing services for you, including creation of your Joomla web site, SEO, internet marketin, and traditional marketing!

Why Incorporate in Nevada?

• No Corporate Income Tax
• No Taxes on Corporate Shares
• No Franchise Tax
• No Personal Income Tax
• Nominal Annual Fees
• Nevada corporations may purchase, hold, sell or transfer shares of its own stock.
• Nevada corporations may issue stock for capital, services, personal property, or real estate, including leases and options. The directors may determine the value of any of these transactions, and their decision is final.
• No Franchise Tax on Income
• No Inheritance or Gift Tax
• No Unitary Tax
• No Estate Tax
• Competitive Sales and Property Tax Rates
• Minimal Employer Payroll Tax - 0.7% of gross wages with deductions for employer paid health insurance
• Nevada's Business Court
• Developed on the Delaware model, the Business Court in Nevada minimizes the time, cost and risks of commercial litigation by:
• Early, comprehensive case management
• Active judicial participation in settlement
• Priority for hearing settings to avoid business disruption
• Predictability of legal decisions in commercial matters