Provide comments on a proposed General Business License

The City of Tempe currently faces challenges in comprehensively supporting its local business community due to limitations in business data. A proposed General Business License aims to bridge information gaps and enhance city communication with local businesses. 

The city is considering a license model that would require businesses with a permanent location in Tempe, including those not required to obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license, such as professional services and contractors with job sites in Tempe, as well as nonprofit entities, to obtain a business license. Exemptions are being considered for businesses with existing regulatory licenses, temporary businesses, special event vendors, and other businesses like casual activities, childcare, independent contractor/sale representative, educational lessons, or tutoring services. 

The proposed fee is $25 annually, which aligns with fees charged by other cities in the region. 

Timeline for public input and implementation: 

• April 16: Public Meetings

• April 16-30: Public Comment Period  

• May 22: First Public Hearing 

• June 5: Second Public Hearing and Adoption 

• Aug. 1: General Business License Fee becomes effective 

• Jan. 1, 2027: General Business License first renewal payment 

Provide your comments below. Contact Tempe Tax & License with questions at [email protected]  or call 480-350-2955.