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

   Required for businesses conducting taxable activities in Arizona. Register with the Arizona Department of Revenue.

   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 general Business License from the Tucson City Clerk's Office. Wedding planners operating as sole proprietors, LLCs, or corporations need this license to legally conduct business. Renewal is required annually.

   Official government source

   $25–$100/year·1–3 weeks

   $25–$100/year

   1–3 weeks

2. DBA (Doing Business As) Registration

   If operating under a trade name (e.g., "Perfect Day Events" rather than your legal name), you must file a Fictitious Business Name (DBA) with Pima County. This is required before accepting payments under a business name.

   $15–$50·1–2 weeks

   $15–$50

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

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

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