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Do I need a state and city business license for a web-based company?
I am the co-founder of an online food directory based in Las Vegas, Nev. We have already obtained a Nevada State Business License and I am unsure whether or not we need to get a city license as well.

Asked by dneeley
Posted: Thursday, June 04, 2009  |  Found in Legal Issues

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Answer by Nina Kaufman
According to the City of Las Vegas website (http://www3.lasvegasnevada.gov/Bus-license/), all businesses located within Las Vegas city limits need to have a proper business license.

In addition, if you are planning to operate your business from your home, you will need to clear this with the City of Las Vegas Planning & Development Department and obtain a home occupation permit.

The fastest way to get answers to all your licensing questions will be to contact the Business Services Division of the City of Las Vegas (contact information on website).
Nina L. Kaufman is an award-winning business attorney, author and speaker. For more than 15 years, she has successfully navigated thousands of small businesses through the legal hurdles they face in starting and running their companies. Under her AskTheBusinessLawyer.com brand, she reaches thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners with her legal services, professional speaking, information products, and LexAppeal weekly ezine.

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