According to the City of Yuma City Code, the following constitutes a business operation and requires that a City of Yuma business license be obtained from the City of Yuma before business operations commence;

• any person doing business, conducting any trading, calling or practicing any profession within the Yuma City limits
• any person opening an office for a place of business or by the use of signs or otherwise advertising any trade, business or profession within the Yuma City limits.

Based on the type of business, some businesses may require additional or alternate licenses.  For example, food-related businesses must be cleared by the Yuma County Health Department. Liquor stores and restaurants must obtain liquor licenses from the City of Yuma and the State of Arizona Liquor License and Control, in order to sell alcoholic beverages.

For information about food-related business, contact the Yuma County Public Health Department.   

For more information... Yuma County Public Health Department

For information about a state liquor license, contact the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. 

For more information... Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control

For information about how to obtain a city business occupancy permit, contact the City of Yuma Department of Community Development.  

For more information... City of Yuma Department of Community Development

For assistance with business license needs and renewals or to obtain City of Yuma liquor license, contact the City of Yuma Business License and Sales Tax office.

View the ... Business License Application