Barber Shop Permit Requirements in Phoenix, AZ

Complete permit and license guide for starting a barber shop in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Verified 2026-08-27 6 stops $300–$1,100 est. 3–8 weeks to obtain all licenses and permits
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Arizona

3 stops

  1. Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board — Shop (Establishment) License

    All barber shops in Arizona must hold an establishment license from the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board under ARS Title 32, Chapter 5 (ARS 32-541). The application is filed through the board's online portal; the shop must meet the board's sanitation, equipment, and facility standards and is subject to inspection (ARS 32-542).

    Official government source

    $110 establishment license application fee (plus ~$3 online convenience fee); renewal fee set by board (statutory cap $100)3–6 weeks (includes application review and on-site inspection)

  2. Individual Barber License (per barber)

    Every barber working in the shop must hold a valid Arizona barber license issued by the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. Licensure requires completing a 1,200-hour barber course at a board-licensed school (or a qualifying apprenticeship/out-of-state equivalent) and passing the required examination (ARS 32-512.02).

    Official government source

    $60 application fee per barber3–6 weeks (after completing required education and passing exams)

  3. Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License

    Required for selling retail products. The combined TPT rate in Phoenix/Maricopa County is approximately 8.6%.

    Official government source

    $12/year (state license fee)Immediate (online application)

City of Phoenix / Maricopa County

2 stops

  1. City of Phoenix — Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License

    If the business makes taxable sales (e.g., retail product sales), it must hold an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue, which also administers the City of Phoenix license. Barber services themselves are generally not subject to TPT.

    Official government source

    $12/year state license per location + $50/year Phoenix city license fee (via AZDOR); needed only if making taxable salesImmediate to 1 week (online application)

  2. City of Phoenix Planning and Development — Certificate of Occupancy

    A Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department is required before opening a barber shop. Contact at 602-262-7811.

    Official government source

    Varies by scope of work — confirm with Phoenix Planning & Development (602-262-7811)2–5 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $300–$1,100 · 3–8 weeks to obtain all licenses and permits

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