Commodity Brokerage

A Commodity Brokerage is any business effecting transactions in commodity options as defined by NRS 91.100 whether as a broker, dealer, agent or issuer.

1.      Confirm the proposed business location is within the Las Vegas city limits and properly zoned for this activity. For information on planning, zoning, and building requirements, call (702) 229-6301 or visit our Development Services Center at 731 South 4th Street.

2.      Complete all licensing and registration with the Securities Division of the Nevada Secretary of State as required by NRS Chapter 90.042 and 91.100. Call (702) 486-2440 for additional information.  The Securities Division is located at 555 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 5200, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.

3.      Make application for a Nevada sales/use tax permit and state business license from the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 555 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.  For additional information call (702) 486-2300 or visit their website at http://tax.state.nv.us/. 

4.      30 days prior to commencing business, bring a completed license application and all applicable items listed above to the Business Services Division, 400 Stewart Avenue, 3rd Floor (City Hall).    

5.      Fees due with the application will total $690.00 ($660.00 license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

6.      Business license applications are sent to the Planning Department and Fire Department for review and inspection.  Upon approval from these agencies and completion of all items listed above, the Business Services Division will issue your business license.