Start a Business in Scottsdale

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

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 Varies by type

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Overview

Starting a business in Scottsdale requires a Business License through the Revenue Division. Base fee: Varies by type. 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: Varies by type depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Revenue Division

Phone: 480-312-2400

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Maricopa County DEH for health permits

⚠ Old Town Scottsdale has specific use restrictions

⚠ Luxury/resort area — higher fee structures for some categories

⚠ TPT (Transaction Privilege Tax) instead of sales tax

⚠ Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax license is required for most retail businesses

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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