Selling a Business in Nevada
Selling a business in Nevada means pricing it correctly, preparing the records a buyer will ask for and finding a buyer who can pay and close. Nevada has 77,297 employer businesses and about 316,513 more with no employees. This page covers the numbers, the steps and what buyers look for.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Nevada by the numbers
77,297
77,297
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
316,513
316,513
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
1,345,222
1,345,222
EMPLOYMENT
$77.0 billion
$77.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
30,340
30,340
BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.
How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks 32nd among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Nevada, compared with 6% nationwide.
30,340 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Nevada ranks 32nd among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 7% of employer businesses in Nevada, compared with 6% nationwide.
30,340 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
How a sale works in Nevada
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Nevada
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
The Nevada Department of Taxation says a buyer of an existing business should request a Certificate of Amount Due for any tax or fee the department administers. Without it, the buyer may become personally liable for the prior owner's unpaid taxes up to the amount paid for the business or its stock of goods. This is called successor liability, meaning a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. Source: Nevada Department of Taxation Taxpayer Information Packet
Permits and registrations
The Nevada Department of Taxation says a separate sales tax permit is needed for each place of business, and if there is a change in location or ownership, a new permit must be obtained. Source: Nevada Department of Taxation Taxpayer Information Packet
Unemployment insurance account
Nevada law allows the experience record of an employer, which is the history used to set its unemployment tax rate, to be transferred to a successor that acquires all, a distinct part, or substantially all of the assets of the business. The statute says the successor must notify the Employment Security Division in writing within 90 days after the acquisition, and both employers must file a joint application that the Administrator approves. Source: Nevada Revised Statutes section 612.550
These points come from official Nevada agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
A sale follows the same sequence in every market. The business is valued from its earnings, assets, size and industry. The records a buyer will ask for are prepared. The business is marketed without naming it, and buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name or the financial statements. Each buyer is checked for money and fit, the letter of intent is negotiated, the buyer's review of the books is managed, and the sale is carried to closing.
State rules on tax clearance, bulk sale notices and the transfer of permits and licenses differ from state to state.
Rules that apply in Nevada
Sales tax and the buyer's liability
The Nevada Department of Taxation says a buyer of an existing business should request a Certificate of Amount Due for any tax or fee the department administers. Without it, the buyer may become personally liable for the prior owner's unpaid taxes up to the amount paid for the business or its stock of goods. This is called successor liability, meaning a buyer becomes responsible for the seller's unpaid taxes. Source: Nevada Department of Taxation Taxpayer Information Packet
Permits and registrations
The Nevada Department of Taxation says a separate sales tax permit is needed for each place of business, and if there is a change in location or ownership, a new permit must be obtained. Source: Nevada Department of Taxation Taxpayer Information Packet
Unemployment insurance account
Nevada law allows the experience record of an employer, which is the history used to set its unemployment tax rate, to be transferred to a successor that acquires all, a distinct part, or substantially all of the assets of the business. The statute says the successor must notify the Employment Security Division in writing within 90 days after the acquisition, and both employers must file a joint application that the Administrator approves. Source: Nevada Revised Statutes section 612.550
These points come from official Nevada agency pages checked on 2026-10-24. Rules change, so check the linked agency page for the current version. This is general information and not legal or tax advice.
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Nevada
Professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Nevada
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Nevada. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
6,817 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,989 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 828 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
6,678 related employer businesses in Nevada.
General Contracting: 1,662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,072 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 834 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
6,517 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Primary & Family Care: 2,522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,080 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
3,885 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 824 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,210 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Auto Repair: 955 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,945 related employer businesses in Nevada.
General Freight Trucking: 1,163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,811 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Residential Cleaning: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 746 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,660 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Metal Fabrication: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,580 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,577 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,365 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Hair Salons: 656 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,102 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Gas Stations: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,076 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Bars & Pubs: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
920 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Home Infusion: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
770 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Hotels: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
598 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Non-Medical Home Care: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
527 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
475 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Daycare Centers: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
371 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Waste Management & Recycling: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
354 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Nevada. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Restaurants & Food
6,817 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 2,989 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 2,368 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 828 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Construction & Engineering
6,678 related employer businesses in Nevada.
General Contracting: 1,662 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 1,072 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 909 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 834 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 710 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 625 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 448 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Masonry: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Carpentry & Framing: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 61 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
6,517 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Primary & Family Care: 2,522 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 1,320 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 588 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 509 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 351 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 166 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
6,080 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Real Estate Brokerages: 2,295 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 1,416 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 1,247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 604 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 375 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 143 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
3,885 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 1,521 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 824 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 340 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 238 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 191 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
2,210 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Auto Repair: 955 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 401 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 281 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 264 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Car Washes: 198 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Marinas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
1,945 related employer businesses in Nevada.
General Freight Trucking: 1,163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 296 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 160 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 153 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 74 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
1,811 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Residential Cleaning: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 803 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 746 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 58 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
1,660 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Metal Fabrication: 338 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 284 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 174 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 135 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
1,580 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 582 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 350 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
1,577 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 447 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 319 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 290 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 273 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 248 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Beauty & Personal Care
1,365 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Hair Salons: 656 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 410 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 235 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
1,102 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Gas Stations: 753 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 349 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Entertainment & Recreation
1,076 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Bars & Pubs: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 703 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
920 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Home Infusion: 411 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 293 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 145 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 71 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
770 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Hotels: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 424 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 172 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
598 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Non-Medical Home Care: 381 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 195 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
527 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 182 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
475 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Daycare Centers: 400 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
371 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Waste Management & Recycling: 126 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Oil & Gas Services: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Solar & Renewable Energy: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
354 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 247 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Nevada.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Nevada ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Nevada?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Nevada?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
What should I prepare before listing?
Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements, a current balance sheet, the lease, a list of equipment and a summary of key contracts.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?
SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and it is used for larger businesses that run without the owner.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Nevada
October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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