Good news, Arizona doesn't require a “general” business license at the state-level for Sole Proprietors. So there's nothing to do for this step. However, depending on your industry, and where you're doing business, you may need an industry-specific license or a license issued by your municipality (ex: county or city).
A sole proprietorship (individual), a partnership, limited liability company, or a corporation may apply for a contractor's license if they have a regularly employed person with the necessary experience, knowledge and skills who serves as the qualifying party.
Getting a Contractor's License Identify a Qualifying Party. The Applicant must identify a Qualifying Party for the license. Pass Examination(s) ... Statutes and Rules Exam (SRE) ... Trade and Solar Exams. NASCLA. Submit to Background Checks. Form a Legal Entity. Bond.
No. A business license may be required by a city to do business in that city. This requirement varies depending on the city in which you are conducting business. The state does not require or issue business licenses.
Just because the ad says it does NOT mean it's true! An unlicensed entity may be a company or individual. To be a contractor in Arizona, an entity must be licensed.
All contractors are required to be licensed through the State of Arizona, unless work falls under the Handyman Exemption A.R.S. Sec. 32-1121A.
Sole proprietors and independent contractors are not required to have Arizona workers' compensation insurance coverage, though they could elect to carry coverage for themselves. However, if the sole proprietor of a business hires employees, those people must be covered.