Erotic Dance Establishment

An erotic dance establishment is a fixed place of business which emphasizes and seeks (through one or more dancers) to arouse or excite the patrons’ sexual desires. 

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.      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/.

3.      Each principal and each employee of the business must obtain and maintain a valid work card pursuant to Las Vegas Municipal Code Chapter 6.86. Call (702) 828-3271 for additional information.

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.      In addition, the Erotic Dance Establishment business license category requires additional disclosure from all principals and from the business property owner.  Disclosure forms can be obtained from the Privilege License Section located at 400 Stewart Avenue, 3^rd Floor.

6.      Total fees due with the application are $430.00.  ($400.00 license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

7.      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.