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Business Careers Awareness Program (BCAP)

Business Operation Requirements

Starting points and support resources

Business Toolkit (City of Tucson)
Start here to gather information about establishing a business in Tucson, AZ.
City of Tucson's Office of Economic Initiatives
Another good starting point for resources on starting or growing a business in Tucson, as well as small business support resources.
Start Up (Arizona Department of Commerce)
Resources and programs for start ups in Arizona, including incubators, competitions, tax relief, and more.
Small Business Checklist
Also from the AZ Department of Commerce, this checklist will guide you to the right information for licensing and statewide resources.
IGNITE: Services for Businesses and Nonprofits
Pima County Public Library's business resource center offers workshops and resources to the local business and nonprofit community.

Permits, licenses, taxes, and regulations

Business License and Tax Information (City of Tucson)
Apply for a business license, file and pay business taxes, and learn about civil unions and the Tucson Minimum Wage Act
Business Tax Rates (City of Tucson)
Effective starting February 1, 2018.
Parking Regulations for Food Peddlers
Tucson City Code, Article VII, Sec.20-248 and 248.1.
Sign Permits (City of Tucson)