License For Lease In Arizona
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Individual owners of taxable rental properties are required by law to obtain a TPT license with ADOR regardless if the owners rent the property themselves or employ a property management company (PMC). A license is only required for cities that impose a tax on residential rental activity.
Any license(s) you need to be in business could be - and often is - generically referred to as a "business" license, however, there are basically three different types of "business" licenses in Arizona: Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax (TPT), Business, and Regulatory (professional/special).
In order to be a landlord in Arizona, there are certain licenses and permits that you need to obtain. This includes a business license and a residential rental license from the City of Phoenix. These licenses are essential to ensure compliance with local regulations and to legally operate your rental property.
Overall, businesses who file complete and accurate applications can expect to receive their Arizona TPT license in the following timeframes: AZTaxes: TPT license number same day, mailed license certificate 7-10 business days. Paper JT-1 mailed: 2 weeks. In-Person JT-1: same day.
TPT filings, payments, and renewals are only available at AZTaxes at this time. Paper Form: Download and complete the Joint Tax Application (JT-1) and mail to the address indicated on the form. In-Person: Go to one of our offices to deliver the completed JT-1 paper application.
In the state of AZ, by law, you need to have a TPT license if you are operating a short-term rental (home share, whole house, any type), and you need to file even though the platforms may be paying the tax to the state/county/city.
If a business is selling a product or engaging in a service subject to TPT, that business will likely need a license from the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) and a TPT, or business/occupational license, from the city or cities in which the business has a base or operation.
If you own a property/building that you are renting out, you will need to obtain the state transaction privilege tax (TPT) license from AZDOR.