YOUR BUSINESS ROADMAP 

Let’s make your business a reality with these four basic steps for any business. Your Economic Development Office and the entire City team are here to support you at every step of the way.

We are glad you have chosen Glendale as the location to grow your business. Glendale is a dynamic city located in the rapidly growing northwest part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the "Valley of the Sun." It is the sixth largest city in
Arizona with a population of over 250,000 residents. Your business will not only find a home in Glendale, it will find the success that others have enjoyed and continue to experience today.  Come Grow with Us!

• There are important local regulatory issues that may require attention and if not in compliance 
  with city regulations, could result in a delay of issuing a license. To obtain details pertaining to 
  your business regulations, refer to the Departments below.

• All Persons engaging in business, whether operating from a fixed location in Glendale or entering 
  Glendale from an outside location to engage in business activities, is required to obtain a Glendale 
  Business license and or Special Regulatory license.  Special provisions exist for residential rental 
  businesses. Please visit the “Residential Rental” webpage.

• If your business is subject to transaction privilege sales and use tax you should be licensed with 
  the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR).  If you are not yet licensed, visit www.AZTaxes.gov to 
  register and get licensed. 

• If you are purchasing a business, you could be held liable for any unpaid Transaction and Privilege 
  Sales Taxes owed to the City by the seller.  The purchaser should require proof that the taxes have 
  been paid by having the former owner produce a Certificate of Compliance from the Tax & License 
  Division.  Otherwise you may be subject to Successor Liability.

• Some types of licenses may require background checks and it is imperative to allow enough lead 
  time for processing your license prior to opening your business.