Start a Business in Phoenix

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

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $0–$100

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Overview

Starting a business in Phoenix requires a City of Phoenix Business License through the City of Phoenix. 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

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

Costs

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

General Business$0–$100

Restaurant$50–$500

Contact

City of Phoenix

Phone: 602-262-6251

251 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

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Common Mistakes

⚠ No general city business license for most businesses

⚠ AZ has no state business license

⚠ Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) instead of traditional sales tax

⚠ Maricopa County Environmental Health for food permits

⚠ Phoenix uses online licensing portal

⚠ Construction-related businesses need ROC licensing at state level

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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