Nebraska Business License

For a business to operate freely in a specific area, the government office issues a permit called a business license. The latter can be provided by local, state, or federal governments. Additionally, different businesses and different locations require different licensing necessities.

If you have just moved to Nebraska or are a permanent resident, check on this passage to learn about the whole process of obtaining a Nebraska business license.

overview

Nebraska is a state famous for its kind people and high-quality lifestyle. So, due to these and low taxes, people are set to start their small businesses in one of the friendliest states. Although the state offers its assistance, getting your Nebraska business license requires some work. Before all, make sure to register with the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDR).

Business Types

Surprisingly enough, not every NE business needs a permit. Yet, there are some that either can or must get one. Some of the main categories of licensures are for:

• Operating overweight or oversized vehicles
• Running a fuel cycle facility or dealing with nuclear materials
• Broadcasting information by radio, satellite, television, wire, or cable
• Animals' transportation and import of animal products, plants, or biological products across NE lines
• Deals with commercial fishing
• Providing ocean transportation or dealing with shipment by sea
• Dealing with drilling for oil, natural gas, or minerals on federal land
• Manufacturing, importing, or dealing in firearms, explosives, or ammunition
• Dealing with wildlife-related activities, or importing/exporting wildlife and wildlife-related products
• Aircraft operating, maintaining aircraft, or transporting people or goods by air
• Alcoholic beverages' manufacturing, selling (wholesale or retail), or importing

Additionally, various state agencies issue various categories of permissions.

Licensure Types

You may obtain a trade permit online or through the mail by administering with the right authorizing agency for your company. Licensing requirements usually depend on your company’s activity and location facilities.

All in all, here are three main licensing authorities:

Local

Here, depending on your company activity or location, you may need other permissions from your local government. For instance, Lincoln city doesn’t have a general license for all businesses, yet it requires particular professions to have it. For more information, you can contact your local NE town or county government office.

State

The only state-level license in NE is the sales tax permit or a seller’s permit. You must get it if you:

• are involved in business in the state;
• intend to sell/lease products or services that would usually be subject to sales tax if sold at retail.

The Department of Revenue issues this licensure. For obtaining it you can register online, via mail, or by fax. For online registration, you need to create an account if there is none active.

Here are the fax and mailing address and a special application form to apply via mail/fax:

Mailing Address:

Nebraska Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 98903
Lincoln, NE 68509-8903

Fax: (402) 471-5927

Federal

You can get a business license by applying with the correct licensing and regulatory agency for your business.

If your company performs activities that are controlled by the federal government, you will need to apply for the appropriate company license or permit.

Other Types

The procedures for registering for other tax permits vary. So, the only relevant information you can get is from your local town, or county government office.

Renewal

Nebraska doesn’t require its sales tax permits to be renewed. Yet, if you own any other licensures, check the renewal requirements with the relevant government office.

The Cost

In fact, there is no fee for Nebraska sales tax permission.