Handyman Business Permit Requirements in Phoenix, AZ

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Arizona ROC Contractor License (Required for projects over $1,000 or requiring a permit)

   Arizona does not have a specific handyman license. However, the handyman exemption only applies to projects under $1,000 (combined labor and materials) that do not require a building permit. For any project over $1,000 or requiring a permit, a contractor license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is required. The most appropriate license for handymen is the Residential General Contractor (B-1) or Residential Small Commercial Contractor. License fees range from $180–$235 (initial application) plus a $500–$9,000 bond depending on license type.

   Official government source

   $180–$235 (application fee) + bond (~$500–$9,000)·4–8 weeks

   $180–$235 (application fee) + bond (~$500–$9,000)

   4–8 weeks

1. Phoenix Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License

   Businesses performing contracting work in Phoenix must obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license. This is Arizona's version of a sales/use tax license and is required for contractors who sell materials or perform taxable construction services.

   Official government source

   $12/year·Immediate to 1 week (online)

   $12/year

   Immediate to 1 week (online)

Official Sources

• Arizona Registrar of Contractors — Licensing
• Arizona Department of Revenue — TPT License

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