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Business License Fees
A $25 business application fee is required for all new businesses. These business license fees (PDF) are in effect as of January 2, 2019. These fees include gross receipts for all Commercial businesses and new fees for businesses categorized as Industrial, Warehouse, Manufacturing or Distribution. The current fees are as follows:
Commercial Business License Rates
If total annual
Gross Receipts are: |
Fee |
|---|---|
| 0 - $250,000 | $100 |
| $250,000 - $400,000 | $275 |
| Over $400,000 | $350 + $1 for
every $10,000 |
Industrial, Warehouse, Manufacturing or Distribution Business License Rates
| Square Foot Pricing: |
Fee per sq foot |
|---|---|
| 1 - 10,000 | $0.09 |
| 10,001 - 50,000 | $0.07 |
| 50,001 - 100,000 | $0.05 |
| 100,001 - 250,000 | $0.03 |
| 250,001 + | $0.01 |
Home Occupation Business License Rates
| Type |
Fee |
|---|---|
| All home occupation | $75.00 |
Out of Town Business License Rates
| Number of Employees |
Fee |
|---|---|
| 1-50 |
$150 |
| 51 or more |
$250 |
Business Update
If you are no longer operating or performing services within the City of Fernley, please complete the business license update form online or email the City Clerk's Office.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need any further assistance in applying for, or renewing your business license, please contact the City Clerk's Office by calling 775.784.9830.
Payment Methods
Check, debit / credit cards (Visa, MC, or Discover), money orders, and cash are acceptable methods of payment. City business licenses can be renewed using the State of Nevada business license portal .