Cleaning Service Permit Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

1. Employer Identification Number (EIN)

   Issued by the IRS at no cost. Required if you have employees, operate as an LLC or corporation, or open a business bank account. Cleaning companies with a team of employees must obtain an EIN before processing payroll.

   Official government source

   Free·Same day (online)

   Free

   Same day (online)

1. Nevada SilverFlume Business Registration

   Nevada's official online business portal for entity registration. Register your LLC, corporation, or DBA through SilverFlume. Nevada LLCs offer no state income tax and strong liability protection — important for cleaning companies entering clients' homes and businesses. File Articles of Organization online.

   Official government source

   LLC: $425 total initial ($75 Articles + $150 Initial List + $200 State Business License); corporation: ~$725 (license is $500 for corporations)·1–5 business days

   LLC: $425 total initial ($75 Articles + $150 Initial List + $200 State Business License); corporation: ~$725 (license is $500 for corporations)

   1–5 business days

2. Nevada Contractor's License (if janitorial/specialty cleaning)

   The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) licenses specialty cleaning contractors who perform services such as carpet cleaning, water/fire damage restoration, or HVAC cleaning. Standard residential/commercial janitorial services typically do not require a contractor's license, but restoration or specialty work does. Check with NSCB to confirm your specific services.

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   $300–$1,000·4–8 weeks

   $300–$1,000

   4–8 weeks

3. Nevada Modified Business Tax (MBT) Registration

   Nevada businesses with employees must register with the Nevada Department of Taxation for the Modified Business Tax, filed quarterly on total wages. Required for cleaning companies with employed staff. Sole proprietors with no employees are generally exempt.

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   Tax-based (registration free)·1–2 weeks

   Tax-based (registration free)

   1–2 weeks

1. City of Las Vegas Business License

   Businesses operating within City of Las Vegas limits must obtain a business license from the city's Business Licensing division (apply online via the city's Business License portal; 702-229-6281). Most business types are 'general' licenses; certain sensitive activities are 'privileged' licenses requiring an appointment and background investigation. Businesses at unincorporated-Clark-County addresses (much of the Las Vegas Valley, including the Strip) license through Clark County instead — verify jurisdiction with the city's address lookup. Cleaning services working across jurisdictions may need licenses in each: City of Las Vegas, Clark County (unincorporated areas incl. the Strip corridor), and the separate cities of Henderson and North Las Vegas each license independently.

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   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).·1–2 weeks

   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).

   1–2 weeks

2. Clark County Business License (if operating in unincorporated areas)

   Required if the cleaning service operates in unincorporated Clark County (many hotels, casinos, and office parks in the resort corridor are unincorporated). Issued by the Clark County Department of Business License under 'Janitorial Services' (NAICS 561720).

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   $150/year ('Janitorial Services' category, Clark County list of license categories and fees, rev. 09.2024).·1–3 weeks

   $150/year ('Janitorial Services' category, Clark County list of license categories and fees, rev. 09.2024).

   1–3 weeks

3. Home-Based Business Permit (if operating from home)

   If run from a Las Vegas residence, the business must comply with home-occupation zoning standards (limits on signage, employees, and customer visits). Confirm with city Planning & Zoning (702-229-6301) whether a separate home occupation permit and fee apply.

   Official government source

   Confirm any home-occupation fee with city Planning & Zoning (needs_review).·1–2 weeks

   Confirm any home-occupation fee with city Planning & Zoning (needs_review).

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Las Vegas Business Licensing
• Clark County Business License
• Nevada SilverFlume
• Nevada State Contractors Board
• Nevada Department of Taxation

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