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Not all of the approvals necessary to open a business can be obtained from
the City of Scottsdale. Some examples are noted below.
Liquor licenses, for instance, although reviewed by the City, are issued
under the authority of the State of Arizona by the Department of Liquor Licenses and
Control.
Call (602) 542-5141 or visit their website at www.azll.com/ 
Restaurants must also meet the requirements of the Maricopa County
Environmental Health Department. Call (602) 506-6980 or visit http://www.maricopa.gov/envsvc/envhlth.asp
State tax requirements should be addressed to the Arizona Department of
Revenue. Call (602) 255-3381 or visit www.revenue.state.az.us/.
Questions? The Economic Vitality Office will gladly try to help
identify other agencies you may need to contact. Call (480) 312-2311 or email hstewart@scottsdaleaz.gov.