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. To locate additional state licensing agencies, visit AZ Direct. (22)

• Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division (Corporations, LLC’s)
  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
    602.255.3381 or toll-free within Arizona 800.352.4090
• Arizona Registrar of Contractors: Licensing – (Contractor’s License)
  602.542.1525 or toll free within Arizona 877.692.9762
  
  
• Arizona Secretary of State: Business (Tradename, Trademark, Limited Partnerships)
  Phoenix 602.542.6187 or Tucson 520.628.6583 or Arizona toll free 800.458.5842