Arizona Sales Tax License Registration

If your business is operating in Arizona, you may be required to register for sales tax with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Sales tax registration is necessary for businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in the state.

How to get a Arizona Sales Tax License

There is one sales tax setup task you may need to complete in Arizona to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Arizona agencies or use Mosey to do it.

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Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (Sales Tax) License for Corporation, LLC, LLP

Arizona imposes a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), which is equivalent to a sales tax and is based on gross proceeds and gross income derived from a vendor’s activities. Businesses are required to file for a TPT license if they sell a product or engage in a service subject to this tax in the state. The vendor is liable for the tax, regardless of whether or not the vendor passes on the economic burden of the tax to the customer. Cities often impose their own TPT which is administered and collected by the Arizona Department of Revenue, so no additional license applications are required. Licenses are valid for a calendar year and must be renewed annually. Note: Some 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations under specific categories may qualify for exemption from TPT automatically and should retain records of their tax-exempt status. Additionally, some business transactions are considered exempt from TPT on purchases made and require the purchaser to complete Transaction Privilege Tax Exemption Certificate (Form 5000) and give to the seller at the time of sale.

  1. Register for a Transaction Privilege Tax License

    Log in to AZTaxes.gov to file and pay for a Transaction Privilege Tax License.

Arizona Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline you may need to complete in Arizona. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (Sales Tax) Reporting for Corporation, LLC, LLP

Businesses that are subject to the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) must file the Transaction Privilege, Use, and Severance Tax Return (Form TPT-2) whether or not they have any sales. Businesses with more than one location or that have an annual TPT liability of more than $500 during the prior calendar year are required to file and pay electronically at AZTaxes.gov. The filing schedule depends on the estimated annual combined Arizona, county and municipal Transaction Privilege Tax liability: less than $2,000 must file annually, between $2,000 and $8,000 must file quarterly, and more than $8,000 must file monthly. Note: Some 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may qualify for exemption from TPT.

  1. File and Pay Transaction Privilege Tax (Form TPT-2)

    Log in to AZTaxes to complete and pay the Transaction Privilege, Use and Severance Tax Return.

Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (Sales Tax) License Renewal for Corporation, LLC, LLP

Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) licenses are valid for a calendar year and must be renewed annually. There is no state renewal fee but some regions do have a fee. Note: Some 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may qualify for exemption from TPT.

  1. Renew License

    Log in to your AZTaxes.gov account and click “License Renewal” in the ‘Action’ section of your Business List or select “License Renewal” on the left hand navigation bar. You will also need your e-signature PIN and payment information for certain regions.

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