How to Invoice as a Private Security Company in Nevada

How to invoice as a private security company in Nevada: NV sales tax 6.85% (services usually exempt), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Nev. Rev. Stat. Β§99.040, written contracts required over $1,000. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
6.85%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%

1. Nevada-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 6.85% state rate. Most services rendered in Nevada are exempt from sales tax β€” but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 6.85%; combined up to 8.375% in Clark County (Las Vegas).
  • Late-fee cap: Nevada statute Nev. Rev. Stat. Β§99.040 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract β€” courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Written contract required: Nevada requires a signed agreement for any job over $1,000. Reference the contract number on the invoice.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Nevada get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Private Security Company line items + standard terms

Every private security company invoice in Nevada should itemize work clearly. Standard private security companys use Net 30 terms with no deposit required.

  • Unarmed officer β€” per hour β€” billed by hour (~$35 default).
  • Armed officer β€” per hour β€” billed by hour (~$65 default).
  • Vehicle patrol β€” billed by flat.
  • Holiday surcharge β€” billed by pct.

3. Private Security Company licensing in Nevada

State security agency license required. Each officer must hold state guard card; armed officers need separate firearms permit.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. Nevada customers expect digital payment options today β€” accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$1,850
State
NV
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%

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