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Any license(s) you need to be in business could be - and often is - generically referred to as a "business" license, however, there are basically three different types of "business" licenses in Arizona: Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax (TPT), Business, and Regulatory (professional/special).

If your Arizona business is subject to the Transaction Privilege Tax, you must get a TPT License. Additionally, you'll need to file returns and pay the applicable taxes. For example, retail sales and certain business activities are required to get a TPT License.

Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT), commonly referred to as a sales tax, is a tax on vendors for the privilege of doing business in the state. Various business activities are subject to transaction privilege tax and must be licensed.

Licensing Requirements The cost for each license per location is $12. If the ownership is the same, the locations can be consolidated under one license number to allow the taxpayer to file a single return. Even vendors who only do business for special events in Arizona are required to have a license.

The lowest rate, 7.6 percent, is in Huachuca City, near the Fort Huachuca military base. Other combined rates for larger cities in the state include Glendale (9.2 percent), Mesa (8.05 percent), Peoria (8.1 percent), Surprise (8.5 percent) and Tempe (8.1 percent).

Businesses that perform the following activities are subject to TPT and must be licensed. retail sales. restaurants/bars. hotel/motel (transient lodging) commercial lease. amusements. personal property rentals. contracting. severance (metal mining)