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Welcome to License Services! > The City of Phoenix does not have or issue a general business license. > Only certain types of activities are regulated and require licensing. > License Services      - Issues Regulated Business Licenses      - Processes Liquor License, Off-track Betting,        & Bingo License applications > For Privilege (Sales) and Use Tax Licenses, please contact the Finance Department. Depending on your business activity/set-up you may also need permits, licenses, or approvals from other City Departments… PHOENIX PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (Building & Zoning Permits) PHOENIX PARKS & RECREATION (Events in City Parks & Streets) PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT (Public Assembly & Tents/Canopy Permits) PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT (Alarm Business & Alarm Agent Permits) PHOENIX FILM OFFICE (Film & Digital Media Permit) … Or other State/County Agencies … AZ DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE & CONTROL (State Liquor License) AZ DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (State Privilege Tax License) AZ CORPORATION COMMISSION (Create/Register a Corporation or LLC) AZ SECRETARY OF STATE (Register a Trade Name) MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (Food Program Permits)