How to Close a Business in Nevada

If you have been running a business in Nevada you cannot just close the business without telling anyone. In fact, you have to let the Nevada Secretary of State know that you are closing the business. If you do not do so, you can be held liable for additional yearly business licenses and any associated penalty fees. Fortunately, closing a business the right way in Nevada is easy to do. You do not need a lawyer to help you as you can close your Nevada business on your own.

Instructions

1. Write a letter to the Nevada Secretary of State to let the office know you are closing your business if you operate a sole proprietorship or general partnership. Be sure the letter arrives at least 10 business days before your business license expires. Mail the letter to: 101 N. Carson St., Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701.

2. Call the Nevada Secretary of State at 775-684-5708 if your business is not a general partnership or sole proprietorship. Ask the clerk for a business dissolution form for your business. Alternatively, you can download the form from the Nevada Secretary of State website.

3. Submit the form to the Nevada Secretary of State with the dissolution filing fee, which is $100 as of March 2010. Take the form to the Nevada Secretary of State office in person or mail it to 101 N. Carson St., Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701.

References

• Nevada Secretary of State: Am I required to notify the Secretary of State or the Department of Taxation if I close my business?
• Nevada Secretary of State: Dissolution Packet

Resources

• Nevada Secretary of State: Nevada Business Dissolution Forms