Nevada Emerging Small Business (ESB)
Nevada certification for qualifying emerging small businesses. [Nevada ESB guidance]
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Nevada program. Official program information
Sources reviewed .
Who qualifies
Nevada businesses meeting ESB’s location, independence, employee and receipts requirements. [Nevada ESB guidance]
- Choose the appropriate tier: Tier 1 permits up to 20 employees; Tier 2 permits up to 30. [Nevada ESB guidance]
- Three-year average receipts: Tier 1 allows up to $1.7 million for construction or $700,000 for other businesses; Tier 2 allows up to $3.5 million for construction or $1.3 million for other businesses. Maintain the principal place of business in Nevada. [Nevada ESB guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [Nevada ESB guidance]
Processing time
The page states that an application can take up to 90 days to process. [Nevada ESB guidance]
What it unlocks
- Recognition in Nevada’s Emerging Small Business program and its certified-business listing. [Nevada ESB guidance]
How to apply
- Compare the ESB tiers and assemble the required business records. [Nevada ESB guidance] Read ESB eligibility.
- Complete the linked online ESB application. [Nevada ESB guidance] Start an ESB application.