Town of Gilbert Standard Business License

This application is for businesses located within the Gilbert Town limits.

Is this is a Home-Based Business? If any of the work is done from the home as opposed to a fixed commercial location, it is classified as a Home-Based Business.

Yes

STOP! You have indicated you have a Home-Based Business. Please select the link below.

Home Based Business Application.

The application fee for a standard business license is $35. The primary contact for applications submitted online will be contacted within 2 business days to make a credit card payment over the phone. All fees are non-refundable.

Standard processing time is 7-10 business days. The Town of Gilbert has a maximum of 30 days to process business license applications.

Incomplete applications or those received without the required supplemental information will not be processed.

If the property is a rental, please have your lease available to answer questions.

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BUSINESS INFORMATION

Check all that apply

New Business or new Owner

Business Name Change

Business Location Change

Renewal

What is the start date of the business?

Please provide the previous name and/or address of the business.

Name of Legal Business Entity that owns the business, i.e. LLC

Type of Ownership

Licensing Eligibility - Required for Individual or Sole Proprietor Only

According to the Legal Arizona Workers Act (A.R.S. 41-1080), specific documentation is required to issue a business license if your business ownership type is identified as an Individual, Sole Proprietorship, or Husband and Wife business. Before your license can be approved, you must provide a copy of one of the following documents indicating your presence in the United States is authorized under federal law (if applying as Husband and Wife both individuals must provide documentation).

This provision does not apply to an individual, if all of the following apply:

The individual is a citizen of a foreign country, or, if at the time of application, the individual resides in a foreign country.
The benefits that are related to the license do not require the individual to be present in United States in order to receive those benefits.

Please select the appropriate box below indicating lawful presence.

Eligibility Document (must be below to continue)

Uploaded Files

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Primary Contact Information - this is the individual who will receive the business license and the renewal notification.

Primary Contact Phone Number

Primary Contact Email

Business Information

Business Name - DBA, Name on Signage, Name known to the public

Property is

Owned

Leased

Total Square Feet

Landlord Name

Lease Expiration Date

Landlord Phone Number

Arizona Sales Tax ID (TPT#). Enter N/A if not applicable to your business.

Federal Tax ID

Business Sector

Description of Exact Nature of Business

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Number of Full Time Employees - enter approximate number if unknown

Number of Part Time Employees - enter approximate number if unknown

WASTEWATER QUESTIONNAIRE

Wastewater is discharged via

Gilbert Sewer System

Septic System

Does your facility contain any photographic or x-ray development processes on site?

Yes

Does your facility have a Grease Trap or Grease Interceptor on site?

Yes

Does the facility use or store any pesticides, organic chemicals, paints, wastes, radioactive substances, solvents, liquid wastes, bases, acids, or otherwise hazardous materials on the premises?

If yes, please list materials, units and quantity

Does the facility use or store petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, mineral spirits or other products of petroleum or mineral oil on the premises?

If yes, please list materials, units and quantity

Does the facility generate any wastewater other than domestic sewage? Domestic sewage is wastewater from toilets, sinks, showers, etc.

If yes, Explain

Does the business have a burglar alarm at the property? Checking yes indicates agreement for the $5 annual registration fee to be billed with the business license fee.

Yes

APPLICANT RIGHTS

The Town wishes to notify all applicants of certain rights the applicant has related to the issuance of a license.

Arizona Revised Statues, Chapter 7, Article 4

9-834. Prohibited acts by municipalities and employees; enforcement; notice

A. A municipality shall not base a licensing decision in whole or in part on a licensing requirement or condition that is not specifically authorized by statute, rule, ordinance or code. A general grant of authority does not constitute a basis for imposing a licensing requirement or condition unless the authority specifically authorizes the requirement or condition.

B. Unless specifically authorized, a municipality shall avoid duplication of other laws that do not enhance regulatory clarity and shall avoid dual permitting to the maximum extent practicable.

C. This section does not prohibit municipal flexibility to issue licenses or adopt ordinances or codes.

D. A municipality shall not request or initiate discussions with a person about waiving that person's rights.

E. This section may be enforced in a private civil action and relief may be awarded against a municipality. The court may award reasonable attorney fees, damages and all fees associated with the license application to a party that prevails in an action against a municipality for a violation of this section.

F. A municipal employee may not intentionally or knowingly violate this section. A violation of this section is cause for disciplinary action or dismissal pursuant to the municipality's adopted personnel policy.

G. This section does not abrogate the immunity provided by section 12-820.01 or 12-820.02.

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Certification Box

I certify that the statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I have attached all required documentation and understand incomplete applications will not be processed.

I understand that my application will be denied if I do not provide any additional information or documentation requested and I will have to reapply.