Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Tucson, AZ

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees, operate as an LLC/corporation, or file certain business tax returns. Free from the IRS. Sole proprietors with no employees may use their SSN instead.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License

   A TPT license from the Arizona Department of Revenue is required only if the business conducts taxable activities (e.g., retail sales of goods). Pressure-washing and wedding/event-planning services themselves are not enumerated taxable TPT classifications.

   Official government source

   $12 per location·1–2 weeks

   $12 per location

   1–2 weeks

2. General Liability Insurance (Recommended)

   Wedding planners in Arizona are not legally required to carry liability insurance, but most venues require proof of $1M–$2M general liability coverage before allowing a planner to work on-site. Many clients also require it in your contract.

   $400–$1,200/year·Same day (online quotes)

   $400–$1,200/year

   Same day (online quotes)

1. 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)·1–3 weeks

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

   1–3 weeks

2. Trade Name (DBA) Registration — Arizona Secretary of State

   If operating under a trade name, you may register it with the Arizona Secretary of State (online only). Registration is optional under Arizona law — it is not a legal prerequisite to doing business under the name — but it prevents another business from registering the same name and is commonly required by banks to open a business account. Registration lasts five years.

   Official government source

   $10 filing fee (optional; five-year term; optional $25 expedite)·1–2 weeks

   $10 filing fee (optional; five-year term; optional $25 expedite)

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Tucson — Business Licensing
• Arizona Secretary of State
• IRS — Apply for EIN

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