This is a comprehensive booklet for those along the Hunt Highway Corridor or any unincorporated part of Pinal County.

Filing a trade name registers a business name for public record. A trade name is similar to a "doing business as" ("DBA") name, and is not legally required but is an acceptable business practice. A trade name does not grant exclusive rights to a business name, nor is a trade name similar to a corporation or limited liability company ("LLC"). If you want to file a corporation or LLC, you need to file with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Filing a trademark registers a logo or slogan to be displayed on goods or services for public record. Trademarks also are referred to as service marks. These, too, are not required to be filed, but is an acceptable business practice.

Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT), commonly referred to as a sales tax, is a tax on vendors for the privilege of doing business in the state. Various business activities are subject to transaction privilege tax and must be licensed. If a business is selling a product or engaging in a service subject to TPT, that business will likely need a license from the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) and a TPT, or business/occupational license, from the city or cities in which the business has a base or operation.

This Federal form comes from the IRS, and allows you to get the equivalent of a "Social Security Number" for your business. This form identifies your company as a separate entity from the owner(s) of the business. It can also be completed online at www.irs.gov In return you will get your "Federal Tax ID Number."

All businesses located or doing business within the Town of Queen Creek must be licensed before beginning operation. If a business has more than one location in Town, each location must have a separate business license.