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Arizona business license (2026)

No general state business license. The Arizona Commerce Authority says: “Arizona does not issue nor require a state business license, however, most city/town offices issue business licenses.”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Arizona at a glance

State rule
No general state business license
Next step
Check your city and county: local licenses are common even where the state has none.
Forming an LLC
$50 with the Arizona Corporation Commission
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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Arizona require a business license?

No general state business license. The Arizona Commerce Authority says: “Arizona does not issue nor require a state business license, however, most city/town offices issue business licenses.”

Who do I contact in Arizona?

Arizona Commerce Authority (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Arizona Corporation Commission for forming the company.

Is a Arizona LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Arizona Corporation Commission, which charges $50. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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