Registration Fee: $15 per business location for a Sales/Use Tax Permit, whether you register online or by mail. (A Consumer Use Tax account for businesses with no retail sales has no permit fee.)
Renewal Required?: No — Nevada sales tax permits don't expire, though a new permit (and new $15 fee) is required if you open an additional location or change ownership.
Turnaround Time: 24–48 hours for online applications (often same-day). Mail applications can take several weeks.
Do You Need to Get a Sales Tax Permit in Nevada?
The first step in registering for a sales tax permit is determining if you even need one. In general, you need a sales tax permit in Nevada if you have a physical presence in the state, or if you're a remote seller who meets economic nexus requirements: more than $100,000 in retail sales into Nevada or 200 or more separate retail transactions delivered into Nevada in the current or previous calendar year (either one is enough). Once a remote seller crosses a threshold, it must be registered by the first day of the calendar month that begins at least 30 days after the threshold is hit. You'll need a Nevada business license before you can register for a tax permit. For more detailed information, check out our blog post "Do You Need to Get a Sales Tax Permit in Nevada?"
If you are not sure where you should get sales tax permits, we can help determine that for you with our Sales Tax Starter Kit Service, or take our free sales tax survey for a personalized plan.
Once you're sure you need a sales tax permit in Nevada, you can proceed with registering.
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Types of Sales Tax Permits Available
Nevada offers a Sales/Use Tax Permit (retailers) or a Consumer Use Tax Permit (non-retailers). The Sales/Use Tax Permit costs $15 per location, while businesses registering only for consumer use tax with no retail sales don't pay a permit fee. If you're a remote seller, use your out-of-state business address as the business location on the application.
If you're already feeling a little overwhelmed, remember we can handle the entire permit registration process for you with our Sales Tax Permit Registration Service.
Where to Register for a Nevada Sales Tax Permit
Online: Go to My Nevada Tax and select "Register for a New Business."
Complete the application with your business and location details, then pay the $15 fee (per location) to submit.
Paper: Download the Nevada Business Registration Form, complete the "Supplemental Registration" section, include a check for $15 per location, and mail it to: Nevada Department of Taxation, 3850 Arrowhead Dr., Carson City, NV 89706.
Heads up on security deposits: Nevada may require a security deposit on top of the $15 fee. For quarterly filers it's twice the estimated quarterly tax, and for monthly filers it's three times the estimated monthly tax. If the calculated amount is under $1,000, no deposit is required. You can pay with cash, a surety bond, or a letter of credit. After a three-year record of on-time payments, the deposit may be returned.
Where to Go if You Need Help Registering for a Sales Tax Permit in Nevada
If you are stuck or have questions, you can either contact the state of Nevada directly or reach out to us and we can register for a sales tax permit on your behalf.
How to contact the Nevada Department of Taxation: Call the Taxation Call Center at (866) 962-3707, Monday–Friday. Local offices in Carson City, Reno, and Las Vegas are open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mail is accepted at the Carson City office only.
How to contact TaxValet if you want someone to handle your permit registration for you: You can learn more about our sales tax permit registration service by clicking here.
Information Needed to Register for a Sales Tax Permit in Nevada
Before you begin, make sure you have access to the following information:
- Federal EIN
- Nevada State Business License number (SilverFlume)
- Business entity structure
- Business owner information
- Physical business location(s), or out-of-state address if registering remotely
- Estimated monthly/annual taxable sales
- Bank account information
- Your estimated total Nevada monthly receipts
Online: Go to My Nevada Tax and select "Apply for a New Sales/Use Tax Permit."
You'll be prompted to create a username and password to set up your account.
Once your account is created, log back in and select "Register a Business" to apply for your Nevada Certificate of Authority.
What Happens After You Apply for a Sales Tax Permit in Nevada?
Keep in mind, once you have an active sales tax permit in Nevada, you will need to begin filing sales tax returns. Our team can handle your sales tax returns for you with our Done-for-You Sales Tax Service. You can also learn more about how to file and pay a sales tax return in Nevada by clicking here.
If you registered online and all fees were paid, your Certificate of Authority is issued immediately and can be printed right away. Mail applications take several weeks, longer if payment is delayed.
You must display your Certificate of Authority conspicuously at your place of business. If you have multiple locations, each one needs its own certificate displayed on-site.
Filing frequency is assigned based on sales volume. Sellers with higher volume (generally taxable sales over $10,000/month) file monthly, and sellers at or below that level file quarterly. Very low-volume sellers may qualify for annual filing. Returns are due even if you made no sales, and payments of more than $10,000 must be made by electronic funds transfer.
If at any point you are stuck and want a team of experts to handle all of this for you, don't hesitate to contact us.
