What general information does the City of Arlington need from me for a business license?
Business licenses in Arlington, Texas are not required for every business owner and are only required for certain businesses. However, to begin business proceedings in the City of Arlington, business owners are still required to apply for several business permits. The information that you will need for the necessary business permits is as follows:
- Applicant’s name
- Applicant’s telephone number and email address
- Best way to contact applicant back, either by email or fax
- Applicant’s mailing address
- DMV-issued driver’s license, include a photo copy with the application
- Business owner’s name
- Business owner’s mailing address
- Licensee’s name and address (if applicable, for example, contractors must include this)
- Type of business (this is only on the Business Registration Permit)
- Business type: corporation, LLC, partnership or sole proprietor
- Certificate of Liability Insurance (if applicable, for example, contractors and electricians)
- Owner signature and/or applicant’s signature and/or licensee’s signature
What is a business-specific license in Arlington, Texas?
For the most part, Arlington does not require business licenses for business owners. There are, however, a few exceptions. For example, those businesses who wish to serve alcohol, have sexually-orientated entertainment, have temporary or transient services, or operate a daycare are required to obtain licenses that are specific to those services. Because city requirements can change after voting, the City of Arlington asks that you call them directly to inquire if your business will need to receive licensing. Call (817) 459-6777 to learn more.
What kind of fees can I expect to start a business in Arlington, TX?
As most business owners do not have to receive a business license, most only ever have to pay the one-time fees associated with the necessary permits and the annual business tax that is levied by the City of Arlington. The cost of taxation varies so widely from one type of business to another that the City has created a tax calculator. The link is called “Calculate an Estimate of Property Taxes” and is available for your convenience so that you can discover what type of tax amounts you can expect for your business property. You can find this link at http://www.arlingtontx.gov/business/openingabusiness.html.
What is required for an Arlington home-based business?
The City of Arlington, Texas has a specific application that they term the Permit Application. This application is only for home-based businesses. According to the City, it is not a business license application but rather an application to simply register and then operate your business. Visit http://www.arlingtontx.gov/business/openingabusiness.html to obtain the Permit Application. You must remit the application in person at the Municipal Center:
City of Arlington Municipal Building
101 West Abram Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
Next, follow the information below regarding city approval for your business location.
What else is needed for an Arlington business license?
It is crucial that in addition to discovering whether or not you have to obtain a business license in Arlington that you obtain the necessary permits. The three permits that are necessary for every business owner to complete and must be approved are: the Business Registration Permit, the Certificate of Occupancy Application, and the Fire Permit. For these permits you may visit the City of Arlington’s website at http://www.arlingtontx.gov/build/codesandordinances_permitapplications.html.
Are there additional questions?
The City of Arlington’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. They may be reached by phone at (817) 459-6777. The physical address is:
City of Arlington Municipal Building
101 West Abram Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
The mailing address is:
City of Arlington
P.O. Box 90231
Arlington, TX 76004-3231
Also, you may go to Arlington’s website at http://www.arlingtontx.gov/business/openingabusiness.html for further details regarding opening a business within city limits.
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