How to Start a Cleaning Business In Nevada

Here is how to start your own cleaning business in Nevada.
Nevada has a few websites that will be helpful in getting your business started:  http://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=415 and https://nvsilverflume.gov/home and http://nv.gov/business/

1. Register your cleaning business name.

You must file a fictituous name (DBA) with the county clerk: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-602.html

If you need help selecting a name for your cleaning business: Choosing a Cleaning Business Name

2. Select your business structure.

Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: http://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=415

3.  Register your cleaning business.

You can find out more about registering your new cleaning business with the state of Nevada here: https://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=419

4. Open a Business Checking Account.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your cleaning business with your new business name.

5. Taxes.

You may want to have an accountant do the work. More information about taxes here: http://tax.nv.gov/ and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .

6.  Get Liability Insurance.

Depending on what type of cleaning services you plan to offer, you may want to consider liability insurance.