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Business licences and permits in Arizona

Arizona has no general business licence — what looks like one is the transaction privilege tax licence, which is a tax account. Its LLCs file no annual report at all, and food permits are priced entirely by the county.

What applies everywhere in Arizona

12 requirements are set by Arizona itself and apply whichever city you open in. Local permits sit on top of them.

Requirements set by Arizona that apply in every jurisdiction in the state, with the issuing agency, the published fee and the date each was last checked against its source
Annual ReportArizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division$45 a year for a corporation; $10 for a nonprofit — an LLC files noneOnly in some cases2026-09-03
Articles of IncorporationArizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division$60 one-time filing; $95 expeditedOnly in some cases2026-09-03
Articles of Organization (LLC)Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division$50 one-time filing; $85 expeditedOnly in some cases2026-09-03
Automotive Repair Shop Licence (not required by Arizona)Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations DivisionNo feeOnly in some cases2026-09-03
Child Care Facility LicenceArizona Department of Health Services$330–$2,575 a year, banded by licensed capacityTo every business2026-09-03
Contractor LicenceArizona Registrar of Contractors$580–$1,050 new licence for two years, by class; $480 to $750 to renewOnly in some cases2026-09-03
Food Establishment PermitArizona Department of Health Services$144–$1,015 a year, set by the county board of health — there is no state feeTo every business2026-09-03
Food Handler CardArizona Department of Health ServicesNo feeOnly in some cases2026-09-03
Publication of the Formation NoticeArizona Corporation Commission, Corporations DivisionNo feeOnly in some cases2026-09-03
Salon or Shop Establishment LicenceArizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board$110 initial licence; $50 to renewTo every business2026-09-03
Transaction Privilege Tax LicenceArizona Department of Revenue$12 state fee per location, plus a municipal fee of up to $50 set by each city — $0 in three cities, $2 in most, and $50 in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and PeoriaTo every business2026-09-03
Veterinary Premises LicenceArizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board$50–$200 $50 to issue in an even year, $100 in an odd year, $200 to renewTo every business2026-09-03

Which Arizona city are you opening in?

Is there a single Arizona business licence?

No. Arizona has no single licence that covers every business. What you need depends on your industry, your city and your county, and most of the obligations that matter are issued locally rather than at state level.

The state-level registrations that do apply to nearly everyone are tax accounts rather than licences — which is why they are easy to miss.

Who issues permits in Arizona?

By industry

Commercial Compliance Hub publishes information, not legal advice. Requirements change — confirm anything you rely on with the issuing agency before you file.