Start a Business in Mesa

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $0–$100

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Overview

Starting a business in Mesa requires a Business License through the Revenue Division. Base fee: $0–$100. No state business license. AZ Business One Stop at businessonestop.az.gov.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)
✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration
✓County: health department permit + fire inspection
✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

1

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

2

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

3

County: health department permit + fire inspection

4

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: $0–$100 depending on permits and inspections.

General Business$0–$100
Restaurant$50–$300

Contact

Revenue Division

Phone: 480-644-2104

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Maricopa County DEH for health permits — same as Phoenix
⚠ Third largest AZ city
⚠ TPT (Transaction Privilege Tax) license required
⚠ Growing tech/manufacturing presence
⚠ Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax license is required for most retail businesses

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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