Business License Resource List

To Register a trade name:

Sole Proprietors & Partnerships:

Secretary of State

1700 W Washington, 7th Floor
Phoenix AZ 85007
602.542.4285
http://www.azsos.gov

Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, etc

Arizona Corporation Commission

1300 W Washington
Phoenix AZ 85007
602.542.3026
http://www.azcc.gov

To obtain a federal identification number (FEIN):

Internal Revenue Service

P.O. Box 9941
Ogden UT 84201
800.829-3676 or 801.620.3645
http://www.irs.gov

To apply for a Transaction Privilege Tax License – (commonly referred to as Sales Tax):

Arizona Department of Revenue

1600 W Monroe
Phoenix AZ 85007
602.255.3381

To apply for a Contractor’s License:

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105
Phoenix AZ 85007
602.542.1525

To apply for a Maricopa County Health Permit:

Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

Environmental Health Division
1001 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.506.6970

For more business resources:

Arizona Commerce Authority

Small Business Services
602.845.1295 or 800.542.5684

Arizona Entrepreneur’s Edge (AzEE)

Free, interactive Checklist Program to Start, Operate and Grow a Business in Arizona – includes information on business licensing and resources