State Guide

Arizona Business License

This guide covers Arizona's general business license requirements — state-level registration, local city and county licenses, fees, and renewal timelines.

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Overview

Arizona does not have a general state-level business license. Instead, the state collects a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), and businesses must obtain a TPT license from the Arizona Department of Revenue — which functions similarly to a business license for tax purposes.

Beyond the TPT license, nearly every Arizona city and town requires a separate local privilege tax license. Requirements and fees vary by municipality. Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tempe all maintain their own local business license programs.

Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License

Primary agencyArizona Department of Revenue
Legal authorityArizona Revised Statutes § 42-5005
Key noteArizona has no general state business license; TPT license is the required state-level registration for most businesses.

Initial Registration

Filing methodOnline at AZTaxes.gov
Agency fee$12 per location (one-time)
NotesRequired for businesses selling goods or services subject to Transaction Privilege Tax.

Registration Renewal

Filing methodAnnual renewal at AZTaxes.gov
Agency fee$12 per location per year
Due dateJanuary 1 annually

Local General Business Licenses

Arizona municipalities separately license businesses for local privilege tax purposes. Most cities require their own license in addition to the state TPT license, with separate fees and renewal timelines.

Counties

Apache CountyCochise CountyCoconino CountyGila CountyGraham CountyGreenlee CountyLa Paz CountyMaricopa CountyMohave CountyNavajo CountyPima CountyPinal CountySanta Cruz CountyYavapai CountyYuma County

Cities & Townships

Apache JunctionAvondaleBuckeyeBullhead CityCamp VerdeCasa GrandeChandlerCottonwoodEloyFlagstaffFountain HillsGilbertGlendaleGoodyearLake Havasu CityMaranaMesaNogalesOro ValleyPaysonPeoriaPhoenixPrescott ValleyQueen CreekSaffordSahuaritaScottsdaleSierra VistaSurpriseTempeTucsonYuma

EntityEngine does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice. Requirements change — always verify with the issuing agency. Confirm with Arizona Department of Revenue →

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