State Offices
Arizona does not issue nor require a state business license, however, there are many state agencies that require regulatory (professional/special) licenses in addition to any other licenses/permits that may be required. Below is the contact information for commonly requested state agencies. Additional agencies are available in Chapter 5 of our Arizona Entrepreneur’s Edge resource guide. (15)
- Arizona Corporation Commission (Corporations, LLC’s)
1300 W. Washington Street, 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2929
400 West Congress, 2nd Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701-1347
Phoenix 602.542.3026 or Arizona toll free 800.345.5819 - Arizona Department of Revenue:
- Transaction Privilege Tax (State transaction privilege "sales" tax (TPT) license - commonly referred to as a sales tax, resale, wholesale, vendor or tax license)
- Arizona Withholding Tax
1600 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2650
1840 S. Mesa Drive, Building #1352, Mesa AZ 85210
400 W. Congress Street, South Building, Tucson, AZ 85701
602.255.3381 or toll-free within Arizona 800.352.4090
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors: Licensing – (Contractor’s License)
1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.542.1525 or toll free within Arizona 877.692.9762 - Arizona Secretary of State: Business (Tradename, Trademark, Limited Partnerships)
In-Person Filing:
State Capitol Executive Tower, 1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Arizona State Complex Building, 400 W. Congress, First Floor, Suite 141, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phoenix 602.542.6187 or Tucson 520.628.6583 or Arizona toll free 800.458.5842