City Business License Code 8-7-5 exempts the following business from getting a business license:
An individual engaging in a casual activity or sale as defined by Code 8-7-1.
Home Occupations, as defined by Code 8-7-1, that do not receive customers clients or patrons at any time.
The practice, transaction or carrying on of any business conducted by the federal, state, or local government.
Religious institutions engaged solely as a place of worship.
Nonprofit organizations that have obtained 501(c) status.
Public schools.
School aged children enrolled in a public or private school engaging in school authorized or school sponsored fund-raising activities.
Employees of any business either possessing a license or that are exempt from having to possess a license.
An independent contractor and/or sales representative who is not registered as a separate legal entity and only offers products or services on behalf of a parent organization such as the sale of health and beauty products, kitchen utensils, jewelry, beautician services or other services or products.
Any person engaging in business within a residence or residential district that solely provides educational lessons or tutoring including, but not limited to, lessons or tutoring concerning areas such as music, language, cooking, or swimming on an individual basis.
A real estate licensee engaged in the sale or resale of real property; provided the office or branch of the agency, company, or business under which that person works or is contracted either possesses a city license or is licensed pursuant to A.R.S. title 32, chapter 20, article 2 and licensed to do business in the city or town in which the person's primary place of business is located.
A person who provides solely caregiving, childcare, or babysitting services and who is not required to be licensed by the State of Arizona pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36.
Special event vendors, any person conducting business solely at a special event, or a promoter/sponsor of a “special event” as defined by Goodyear City Code.
Any person who engages in the leasing or renting of residential property located within the city and exempt per A.R.S. §9-1304.
A business with purchasers located in the city if the person is required to pay tax in this state only because the person's business exceeds the threshold provided in section A.R.S. §42-5043.
Captive insurers as defined by A.R.S. § 20-1098(10), and in accordance with A.R.S. § 20-1098.17(A).
Businesses with city franchise agreements or city telecommunications license agreements.
Any other person or profession exempted by Arizona state law from business licensing requirements.
