Scottsdale at a Glance
| Population | 243,000 |
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| County | Maricopa |
| Business license | $50 initial + $25 annual renewal |
| License renewal | Annual, due January 31 |
| City TPT rate | 1.75% |
| Combined TPT rate | 8.05% (state 5.6% + county 0.7% + city 1.75%) |
| Tax portal | Scottsdale Business Services |
Licensing & Tax Registration
Scottsdale requires a general business license for all businesses operating in the city.
Apply online through the Scottsdale Business Services portal.
City TPT must be registered separately through AZTaxes.gov.
How to register
- Create an account at AZTaxes.gov and apply for a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license — list Scottsdale as a place of business.
- Apply for the Scottsdale general business license: pay the $50 initial + $25 annual renewal fee and renew per the schedule above.
- File monthly or quarterly TPT returns through AZTaxes.gov based on your filing frequency assignment.
Zoning & Placement Rules
- ATMs in resort and tourism districts have additional aesthetic requirements
- Old Town Scottsdale: Historic Preservation Commission review required for exterior ATMs
- Drive-up ATMs prohibited in pedestrian-priority zones
City Contacts
| Phone | (480) 312-2400 |
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| license@scottsdaleaz.gov | |
| Online | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/business-services |