Guide to Starting Business in Arizona

Simple Steps to Starting Your Business in Arizona:

1. This is a big surprise: Get your Business Plan Written!
2. Secure your name at the Arizona Secretary of State or the Arizona Corporation Commission.
3. Secure your website domain name.
4. Location, Location, Location: go find a commercial Realtor who will do the demographic research you need to pick the right location.
5. Get your Funding, Startup Capital, or Line of Credit finalized.
6. Get licensed: State of Arizona, IRS, and your local city (below).
7. Start executing what you put in your Business Plan: yes, you're really supposed to do all that!

Arizona City and State Government Links for Small Business Startups:

• City of Phoenix Business Startup
• City of Scottsdale Business Services
• City of Tempe Business Licensing
• Chandler Tax Licensing
• Town of Gilbert Business Registration Resources
• Town of Queen Creek Licensing
• City of Glendale Tax and Licensing
• City of Peoria Stars System
• City of Buckeye Licensing
• Mesa Small Business
• Other cities

Arizona Chambers of Commerce

• Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
• Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
• Tempe Chamber of Commerce
• Mesa Chamber of Commerce
• Chandler Chamber of Commerce
• Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
• Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
• Glendale Arizona Chamber of Commerce
• Peoria Arizona Chamber of Commerce
• Buckeye Chamber of Commerce       

Downloads and Resources

• Arizona Dept. of Commerce Small Business Startup Guide
• Arizona Department of Revenue Business Basics Guide (PDF)
• Chandler Small Business Guide