Business Resources

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The following government resources are essential when starting and growing your business:

General Information on Small Business

Arizona Commerce Authority
333 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1900
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-845-1200 or 800-542-5684 www.azcommerce.com

Apply for Employer or Tax ID

Internal Revenue Service

4041 N. Central Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-636-9199 or 800-829-4933
www.irs.gov

Apply for a Trademark or Trade Name

Arizona Secretary of State

1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 103

Phoenix, AZ 85007

602-542-6187
www.azsos.gov

Create an LLC or Corporation

Arizona Corporation Commission
1300 Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-542-3026
www.ecorp.azcc.gov

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Beginning January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States will be required to report information about their beneficial owners, i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. The information will be reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. To learn more, please visit the FinCEN website: https://www.fincen.gov/boi