Official Web Site of the City of Phoenix

Determining an ownership structure from which to run your business is a very important decision. Please review the links below to obtain information on the advantages and disadvantages of various ownership structures based on your business model.

City of Phoenix:

• Please be advised, the City of Phoenix does not provide assistance in choosing an ownership structure. We believe the information offered by the State of Arizona - Department of Commerce, Arizona Corporation Commission and the federal Small Business Administration will be ample information to assist you in making this decision

State of Arizona:

• AZ Corporation Commission
  • Corporations and LLC's must be registered with AZ Corporation Commission
  • Sole proprietorships and partnership please contact the Secretary of State
• Arizona Secretary of State
• Department of Commerce - Business Structures
• Department of Commerce - Entrepreneur's Edge

U.S. Government:

• Small Business Administration (SBA) - Ownership Structures
• SBA - Small Business Planner Overview

If you have questions regarding this page, please contact the city Business Customer Service Center.

• Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Email: bcsc@phoenix.gov
• Web: phoenix.gov/bcsc
• Phone: 602-534-2000
• Address: 200 W. Washington Street, 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003