Tucson Tax and License Online (Website)

Tucson Tax and License Online (Brochure)

Through this site you can apply for a new Tucson business license, file a business (sales) tax return, pay license fees and taxes due, review account information, and contact tax and license representatives for help with any questions you may have.

Business License Application and Instructions

Home Occupation Form

License Application Identification Requirements

Effective October 1, 2008, ARS § 41-1080 requires that certain forms of identification be presented when applying for a Business License with the City of Tucson. They are listed at this link.

Change in the City's Business License Policy

Effective January 1, 2008, a new business license policy went into effect at the City of Tucson. For more information about the policy and how it was designed, see the Mayor and Council Regular Session item dated September 5, 2007 .

ATTENTION:  Buying a Business – Important Information

A person buying a business is liable for unpaid taxes of the seller's business. Before purchasing any business, the buyer should require the seller to provide a “Letter of Good Standing” issued by the License Section at (520) 791-4566. This document states there is no tax amount outstanding as of the date of issuance. Additionally, if the business has a liquor license, the buyer needs to contact the Revenue Investigations Section at (520) 791-4247 to determine if a liquor complaint has been filed with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control at (602) 542-5141 for unpaid taxes.