Pet Sitting Business Permit Requirements in Tucson, 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 — No State Pet Sitter License

   Arizona does not require a state license for pet sitting services. In-home pet sitters who visit clients' homes are lightly regulated. Local Pima County kennel requirements apply to boarding operations.

   Official government source

   No state fee·N/A

   No state fee

   N/A

2. Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License (if selling products)

   If you sell pet products in addition to pet sitting services, you need an Arizona TPT license. Contact ADOR to confirm current taxability of pet sitting services in your specific service category.

   Official government source

   $12/year·Immediate (online)

   $12/year

   Immediate (online)

1. City of Tucson Business License

   All businesses operating in Tucson must obtain a City of Tucson business license from the License Section (Business Services Department, Taxpayer Assistance Division), 201 N. Stone Ave. Under Tucson Code Sec. 19-39 the application fee is $25 and the annual license fee is $50 (prorated by quarter in the first year); renewal is due January 1 each year ($75 if delinquent). Home-based businesses also submit a Home Occupation Form with the application. The separate Arizona/city TPT license for taxable sales is administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue ($12 state + $20/year Tucson city license renewal).

   Official government source

   $25 application fee + $50/year license fee (first year prorated by quarter; $75 late renewal)·1–2 weeks

   $25 application fee + $50/year license fee (first year prorated by quarter; $75 late renewal)

   1–2 weeks

2. Pima Animal Care Center — Kennel License (for boarding)

   If you board clients' pets at your home or a commercial facility in Pima County, a kennel license from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) may be required. Requirements depend on the number of animals boarded. Contact PACC for current thresholds and inspection requirements.

   Official government source

   $400/year or 75% of the cost of licensing all animals individually, whichever is greater (Pima County Code 6.04.070); late penalties $100–$400·2–4 weeks (may require inspection)

   $400/year or 75% of the cost of licensing all animals individually, whichever is greater (Pima County Code 6.04.070); late penalties $100–$400

   2–4 weeks (may require inspection)

Official Sources

• City of Tucson — Business License
• Pima Animal Care Center

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