New Business in the Home

• 1). Reserve the business name and submit appropriate formation documents to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Name reservation may be completed on the agency's website. Applications for a limited liability corporation, other corporate entity or partnership must be submitted by mail or in person. Fees vary by business structure and review times run up to 30 days.
  
  
• 2). Apply to the Chandler Development Services Department for a "zoning approval" authorizing the operation of the new business in a residence. In 2010, this process cost $100 and requires two to three weeks.
  
  
• 3). Apply for a Chandler Transaction Privilege and Use Tax License in the cities Tax and License Division. A $15 application fee is required with the submittal as of 2010. The annual license fee, set at $50, is prorated across the year depending on which quarter business opens. Submit the application with Arizona-required proof of legal residency and a copy of the zoning approval certificate. Review times run two to three weeks.
  
  
• 4). Contact the Arizona Department of Revenue after receiving Chandler permits to obtain the required state taxation permits. Review times generally run 30 days. Fees vary by business type and revenue projected.
  
  
• 5). Verify with the Chandler Small Business Center for assurances that the type of business being started does not require any additional state, federal or local licenses.
  
  

New Business in a Commercial Location

• 1). Reserve the business name and submit appropriate formation documents to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Name reservation may be completed on the agency's website. Applications for a limited liability corporation, other corporate entity or partnership must be submitted by mail or in person. Fees vary by business structure and review times run up to 30 days.
  
  
• 2). Apply to the Chandler Development Services Department for a certificate of occupancy. If remodeling is required, first verify the use is permitted in the proposed site and obtain necessary building permits. When construction is completed, obtain the certificate of occupancy. Prior to the certificate being issued, inspections will be required by the planning and building divisions and the city fire marshall. Depending on the type of business, inspections may be required from city, county or state health departments or the State Corporation Commission. The zoning use fee was set at $275 in 2010 with a 30 day review period. Building permit and inspections fees are based on the value of the improvements, inspections are scheduled within 48 hours of being requested.
  
  
• 3). Apply for a Chandler Transaction Privilege and Use Tax License in the cities Tax and License Division. A $15 application fee is required with the submittal as of 2010. Include the annual license fee, which was set at $50 in 2010. The fee is prorated across the year depending on which quarter business opens. The application is then submitted with Arizona-required proof of legal residency and a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy. Review times run 2 to 3 weeks.
  
  
• 4). Contact the Arizona Department of Revenue after receiving Chandler permits to obtain the required state taxation permits. Review times generally run 30 days. Fees vary by business type and revenue projected.
  
  
• 5). Verify with the Chandler Small Business Center for assurances that type of business being started does not require any additional state, federal or local licenses.