If your business is service-oriented with no tangible personal property being sold, rented, leased or licensed in conjunction with rendering a service, a Business, Occupational or Professional License is required. In addition, depending on your type of business, a Special Regulatory License or Liquor License may also be required.
Due to the fact that some types of licensing require background checks, it is imperative to allow enough lead time for processing your license prior to opening your business. For specific questions on business licenses and lead time, please contact Glendale’s Tax & License Division at (623)930-3190.
Glendale’s basic sales tax rate is two and two-tenths percent (2.2%). Restaurant and bars have a tax rate of 3.2% and hotels/motels are at 5.6%. Tax Charts
All licenses are valid until December 31 of the year in which they are issued. Licenses must be renewed by January 31st of the following year to avoid penalties. License fees for new businesses are pro-rated quarterly based on the business start date.
Notice to Sole Proprietors/Owners: On May 1, 2008, House Bill 2745 was signed into law. One provision of the new law, which went into effect October 1, 2008, requires individuals (sole owners) requesting a municipal business license to present documentation to the municipality indicating your presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.
To satisfy this requirement; applicants must submit a license eligibility form. When completing the form, please indicate, by checking the appropriate box, which form of documentation you will provide that verifies your authorization under federal law. After you have completed the form, return it along with the applicable business license application for your type of business.
If you have any questions, or require further assistance, please contact our office at 623-930-3190.
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