State guide · Nevada
Starting a Medical Practice in Nevada
What physicians need to know about Nevada's regulatory environment, entity requirements, and practice-specific rules.
Entity required
Professional Corporation or LLC
LLC permitted
Yes
CPOM enforcement
Limited
Top income tax
None
Min. franchise tax
None (Modified Business Tax and Commerce Tax may apply)
Med board registration
Not required
The information on this page is provided for general reference only and may not reflect recent regulatory or legislative changes. Entity formation requirements, tax rates, and CPOM rules vary by state and change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's official agencies, a qualified healthcare attorney, or a CPA with medical practice experience before making business formation decisions. Nothing on this page constitutes legal or financial advice.
Entity Requirements
Nevada physicians may form a Professional Corporation under NRS Chapter 89 or an LLC under Chapter 86. Nevada permits LLCs to render professional services with appropriate licensure.
Filing is with the Nevada Secretary of State.
- •Form a Professional Corporation or LLC
- •Owners practicing medicine must be licensed Nevada physicians
- •File Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State
- •File Initial List of Officers/Members within 30 days; Annual List thereafter
- •Obtain Nevada State Business License
Corporate Practice of Medicine
Nevada has a limited Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine. Fee-splitting is prohibited.
Tax Considerations
Nevada has no personal or corporate income tax. The Modified Business Tax (payroll tax) and Commerce Tax (gross receipts above $4M threshold) may apply.
- •No personal or corporate income tax
- •Modified Business Tax (payroll-based) applies
- •Commerce Tax applies to businesses with Nevada gross receipts above $4M
- •State Business License: $200/year (Verify)
- •6.85% statewide sales tax
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Nevada does not require entity registration with the Board of Medical Examiners for general practices.
- •No general entity registration required
- •All practicing physicians must hold an active Nevada medical license (MD or DO via separate boards)
Employment Law Considerations
Nevada is moderately complex. Nevada Paid Leave (SB 312) requires paid leave for employers with 50+ employees. Non-competes restricted under NRS 613.195.
- •Nevada Paid Leave (SB 312): paid leave for employers with 50+ employees
- •Nevada minimum wage: $12/hour as of 2024
- •Non-competes restricted (NRS 613.195) — must include consideration, reasonable scope
- •At-will employment
Frequently asked questions
What type of business entity is required to practice medicine in Nevada?
Physicians starting an independent practice in Nevada are generally required to form a Professional Corporation or LLC.
Can I form an LLC to practice medicine in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada permits LLCs for medical practices, though many physicians still choose a professional entity structure depending on their situation.
How strictly is the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) doctrine enforced in Nevada?
Nevada enforces the corporate practice of medicine doctrine at a limited level.
Does Nevada require medical board registration for a practice entity?
No. Nevada does not require separate medical board registration for a practice entity.
Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for Nevada entity formation, tax registration, and medical board information.
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