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Starting a Business in Buckeye

Buckeye’s Economic Development Department is available to help meet the needs of the business community by showing you why Buckeye should be the location for your business. Staff can provide site selection, population demographics, workforce data, cost of doing business as well as personal customer service from start to finish for your company. Our team works with you to maximize your company’s success. We’re here to show you and your company why Buckeye is the right place for you.

Visit growbuckeye.com to learn more or contact us today.

Steps in the Process

Your first step in getting your Buckeye business license is to determine which license is most appropriate. Take a moment and review the different types, then select the one that best describes your business activity and apply online for your business license. You will need to register for an account in our Self Service Portal to get started. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at any point in this process.

Applications that have not provided all of the required information or documents will be held for 30 days. After the 30 days have expired, a new application must be submitted.

After reviewing your completed application, you will receive an email invoice with instructions on payment of applicable fees.

Jenni Rodriguez, Accounting Clerk - Lead
Phone: 623-349-6061
Email: licensing@buckeyeaz.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the City Code that regulates business licenses?
Where can I go to find additional information on starting a business in Arizona?
How much does a business license cost?
Will I be billed for my license renewal or will my license automatically renew?
I'm a non-profit organization. Do I need to have a business license with the city?
If I am an event vendor. Do I need to apply for a business license?
What is a Transaction Privilege Tax License and do I need one?
I have let my license lapse and would like to renew it. How can I do this?
Are the fees I pay for my license one-time only or are they annual?
How do I register my business name?
Do I have to establish an LLC or Corporation to apply for a business license and if so, how do I do that?
Which businesses are exempt from a business license?
Who needs a business license?
How do I determine if my business is working under MRRA?
How do I renew my license on AZTaxes.gov?
How do I update my owner or officer information for my business?
How much will it cost to renew my license?

Fees

Fee Type	Fee
Alarm Agent (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$100 Application Fee, $100 Agent Fee
Alarm Business (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$100 Application Fee, $100/Year
Care Facilities (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$40/Year, $25 Application Fee
Carnivals, Circus and Road Shows	$100/Day, $25 Application Fee
Contractors and Builders	$100/Year, $25 Application Fee
Massage Parlor (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$100 Application Fee, $100 Annual License Fee, $100 Employee Application Fee
Mercantile Business – Wholesale & Retail	$40/Year, $25 Application Fee
Mobile Food Vendors (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$150/Year or $50 Monthly, $25 Application Fee
Mobile Vendors (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$150/Year or $50 Monthly, $25 Application Fee
Professional & Personal Services	$40/Year, $25 Application Fee
Restaurants & Bars	$40/Year, $25 Application Fee
Sexually Oriented Business (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$1000 Application Fee, $1000 Investigation Fee, $100 Annual License Fee, $200 Employee Application Fee
Solicitors & Peddlers –Fixed Base Business in Buckeye (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$100/Year, $25 Application Fee
Solicitors & Peddlers –No Business Location in Buckeye (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$250/Year, $25 Application Fee
Solid Waste Hauler	$410/Year, $40 Application Fee
Special Event – Sponsors	$100/Event
Tattoo and/or Body Piercing Establishment (fingerprinting fee applicable)	$100 Application Fee, $100 Annual License Fee, $100 Employee Application Fee
Background and Fingerprinting Fee	$50 Per Applicant (please call for instruction)
Late Fee	$25
Reinstatement or Replacement Fee	$25

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Liquor License FEe Type	FEe
In-State Producer - Series 1	$500 Application Fee, $1000/Year
Out-of-State Producer - Series 2	$500 Application Fee, $1000/Year
Domestic Microbrewery - Series 3	$500 Application Fee, $1000/Year
Wholesaler - Series 4	$500 Application Fee
Government - Series 5	$500 Application Fee
Bar (all spiritous liquor) - Series 6	$500 Application Fee, $500/Year
Beer & Wine Bar Only - Series 7	$500 Application Fee, $400/Year
Conveyance - Series 8	$500 Application Fee, $100/Year
Liquor Store (all spiritous liquor) - Series 9	$500 Application Fee, $400/Year
Beer & Wine Store Only - Series 10	$500 Application Fee, $200/Year
Hotel/Motel (with restaurant) Series 11	$500 Application Fee, $400/Year
Restaurant - Series 12	$500 Application Fee, $400/Year
Domestic Farm Winery - Series 13	$500 Application Fee, $1000/Year
Private Club - Series 14	$500 Application Fee, $200/Year
Special Event (temporary license) - Series 15	$0
Wine Festival/Wine Fair - Series 16	$100 Annual Fee
Direct Shipment Lease - Series 17	$100 Annual Fee