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Business Licenses

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1. Do I have to establish and LLC or Corporation to apply for a business license and if so, how do I do that?

Businesses are not required by law to set up a specific ownership structure in order to apply for a business license. There are advantages to doing this, and the Town encourages applicants to contact the Arizona Corporation Commission to discuss their specific situation. If you choose to establish this type of ownership structure, please do so prior to applying for a license, as this will modify your business name.

2. How do I register my business name?

Some applicants may want to ensure that their business name is trademarked so no other businesses can advertise under that name. To trademark your business name, you must check with the Arizona Secretary of State and determine if the desired business name is available, and if so, file to trademark it. There is a fee involved, so please contact the Secretary of State for more specific fees and requirements.

3. Are the fees I pay for my license one-time only or are they annual?

License fees are annnual. If you continue to do business in the Town, you are required to renew your business license and pay the applicable fees each year.

4. I have let my license lapse, and would like to renew it....how can I do this?

If you do not keep your license current, and at the time of expiration do not send in the renewal to indicate your are no longer doing business or wish to renew, you will be charged a reinstatement fee. Once all applicable fees are paid in full, the license can be re-issued under the same number.

5. What is a Transaction Privilege Tax license and do I need one?

A Transaction Privilege Tax license is a tax license issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. If you sell any type of tangible good, or you are renting your home, you are required by Town Code and state law to obtain your Transaction Privilege Tax license. This license can be obtained through the Arizona Department of Revenue and is required to be submitted with a license application if applicable. If you are a service based business, you are NOT required to obtain this type of license, but will need to apply for the Town Business License.

6. If I am an event vendor, do I need to apply for a business license?

If you are participating in an event that has a special event license with the Town, then you do not need to apply for a seperate individual business license. You are responsible for applying for (if you do not have already) your Transaction Privilege Tax license to remit sales tax on what you sell at the event. In addition, if you are a food vendor, you are required by Maricopa County Department of Health Services to have a Permit to Operate and a Food Manager's Card.

7. I'm a non-profit organization...do I need to have a business license for the Town?

No. Non-profit organizations who have obtained their 501(c)(3) certificate are not required to have a business license in the Town.

8. Will I be billed for my license renewal or will my license automatically update?

The Town will send you a renewal form about 45 days prior to the license expiration date. If you choose to renew, confirm that the information is correct, and if not, make the necessary changes on the form. Send in the form with payment and we will mail you an updated license. If you are not renewing, be SURE to send the renewal back to the Town indicating that you do not wish to renew. If you do not send the renewal back with that information, and you choose to renew past your expiration date, you will be assessed a late fee.

9. How much does a business license cost?

The fee associated with your license depends on the type of business you are conducting. Most license fees are either $40.00 or $100.00 a year. For a complete list of fees please see our fee schedule.