Who needs a city business license in Arizona?

Issued by Your city or town clerk or license office, at step 2 of 6 in the opening sequence: register for tax.

Every kind of business in Arizona

The Arizona table lists this for every kind of business.

For most storefronts the city TPT license issued through the Department of Revenue is the only city license, and the clerk is where activity permits (liquor, amusements, kennels and the like) are filed. Ask the clerk before signing the lease.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 2 of 6: Register for tax

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Your city or town clerk or license office.

Sources and dates

City of Phoenix license services FAQ; city codes. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.