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Chandler

Doing Business in Chandler, Arizona

Whether you are an established Chandler business, looking to start a business here, or want to move your business to our community, here are a couple things to know: (24)

  • The City of Chandler Economic Development Team supports businesses of all types and sizes. If your business is looking for the right space, has questions about land use/zoning, or needs assistance with navigating city processes, connect with a member of our team.
  • The City of Chandler requires all businesses located in the city to obtain a Business Registration. You can now apply, renew, and pay for your Business Registration and most Specialty Licenses online.

 

  • The City of Chandler imposes a transaction privilege (sales)/use tax on the gross receipts from various types of business activities. If your business activity is subject to city transaction privilege (sales)/use tax, you will need to obtain the state transaction privilege tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue in addition to any city requirements.
  • Small Business Resources: The City of Chandler Economic Development team provides small business owners with tips on how to create a business plan, information on funding sources, requirements for doing business in Chandler, and City resources to help businesses establish a location.

 

  • For Entrepreneurs and Innovators: The city and ASU's J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute have partnered to launch the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator. Based at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center (ACIC)in Downtown Chandler, this free program offers six-month cohort tracks with customized strategy development, monthly topic-driven workshops, access to prototyping equipment, and dedicated office space for clients. ACIC also houses a free coworking space with access to open workstations, reservable conference room, and private meeting areas.
    • For additional Startup support and resources, click here.

 

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Local Compliance

Zoning

There may be restrictions on where you can locate your business and what improvements you can make to your existing property, so it is necessary to contact the city/town (or county if business will be based in an unincorporated region of the county) planning and zoning division regarding zoning laws before you commit to anything.

Business Licensing

Most city/town offices require businesses based within their jurisdiction - including those that operate from their home via the Internet - to obtain their business license. Businesses operating within their jurisdiction may also need to obtain their business license. This is true even if the business is engaged in an activity that does not require a license from the state. 

County offices do not typically issue a general business license, however, they may still have business compliance requirements/restrictions. See Special Licensing/Compliances section below. 

There is not a "blanket state license" that allows you to "opt out" of obtaining any local licenses which may be required.

Contact the business licensing division of any city/town/county office in which your business will be based and/or operate to verify any license requirements they may have for your particular business/business activity.

Special Licensing/Compliances

Certain types of businesses or business activities may be subject to special licensing at the local level in addition to any other business license requirements. Examples include: alarm-related businesses; auctioneers/auction houses; carnivals; coin-operated game machines/centers; concession games; curb painters; escort bureaus; filming; food-related businesses; fortune telling; hanging flyers; knocking on doors; activities involving liquor and related products; massage businesses; mechanical rides; pawn shops/pawnbrokers; pet grooming; pool halls; selling ammunition/firearms; selling scrap metal; selling antiques or second-hand items, including gold, clothing, and appliances; sexually-oriented businesses; special events; mobile food vendors; street/sidewalk vendors; teenage dance halls; valet services; etc.

The county health departments issue permits to - and perform inspections on - businesses like food establishments, pet shops, public accommodations, public and semi-public swimming pools, mobile food vendors, and trailer parks. The county regulates water, wastewater and solid waste related activities.

City/town offices generally require pretreatment devices - such as grease traps or sand/oil interceptors - for businesses that discharge to the local sewer system. Types of businesses include restaurants, auto shops, car washes, laundromats, bakeries, and breweries.

Contact the different city/town/county departments directly - such as building, regulatory (special) licensing, environmental, fire, and police/sheriff – to inquire about any business compliance requirements or restrictions they may have for your particular business/business activity.

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Disclaimer

The ACA Checklist Program is not intended to be comprehensive and should not be used as the sole reference when starting a business. Regulations and other legal requirements change constantly and there may be some obligations for your specific business activity this Checklist Program does not cover. We strongly suggest you consult an attorney, accountant or other business consultant. 

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Thank you for using the ACA Checklist Program. We hope you will take advantage of this statewide "go-to" resource for each phase of your business development. We wish you much success in your business endeavor.

Sincerely,
Arizona Commerce Authority - Small Business Services