Starting a Business in Nebraska Cities
City-level guides to starting a business and getting a business license in 4 Nebraska cities.
New to this? Start with the Nebraska business formation guide, then come back for the specifics.
City Business Licenses
Omaha Business License 2026: No General City License, 2.5% Restaurant Tax, 5.5% Hotel Tax and the Wheel TaxWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Lincoln NE Business License: 7.25% Sales Tax, 2% Restaurant and 4% Hotel and Short-Term Rental Occupation TaxesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Kearney NE Business License: 1% Restaurant Tax, 3% Hotel Tax From November 2025 and the $100 Short-Term Rental PermitWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista and Gretna Business Licenses: Sarpy County Cities Compared (1% La Vista Restaurant Tax, 7.0% to 7.5% Sales Tax)Who issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →