Q: I sell hot and cold food and drinks from a mobile unit at different locations around Arizona. Do I need to register an assumed business name in Phoenix?
A: Trade name registration is optional in Arizona, but it protects the name on your truck. Here is what a mobile food business in Phoenix needs:1. Trade name registration (recommended)2. TPT license before your first sale3. Mobile food establishment permit and inspection of the unit4. Commissary agreement and fire safety inspection5. Mobile food vendor license and approved parking locations6. EIN, payroll accounts, and workers' compensation
A: Trade name registration is optional in Arizona, but it protects the name on your truck. Here is what a mobile food business in Phoenix needs: 1. Trade name registration (recommended) 2. TPT license before your first sale 3. Mobile food establishment permit and inspection of the unit 4. Commissary agreement and fire safety inspection 5. Mobile food vendor license and approved parking locations 6. EIN, payroll accounts, and workers' compensation
Q: Do I need an assumed business name for a mobile food business?
A: Yes, for a trade name, and a few permits besides. A mobile food business usually needs:1. Assumed name filing2. Mobile food permit and vehicle inspection3. Commissary agreement4. Fire safety inspection5. Sales tax permit6. Local vending license