Business Licenses
WHO NEEDS A BUSINESS LICENSE?
Any individual or business providing sales or services within the city limits of Huntsville must obtain a business license. If any individual or business possesses a business license in another city within the state of Arkansas and does not have a business location within the city limits of Huntsville, a license is not required from the city of Huntsville. See more information below under “Obtaining a Business License.”
OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE
- View/print our business license application, see button below.
- If starting a new business after Jan. 31, fee shall be one-half of listed amount.
- All applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s office in the City Hall building, by mail, or in person. We are unable to accept credit cards for payment. Mailing address:
City Clerk
P.O. Box 549
Huntsville, AR 72740 - Renewals of licenses are due before July 31st of each year. Any person, firm, corporation, or agent operating a business without a license shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined. (Ordinance #05-4)
- A new application form must be submitted each year along with payment. Renewals forms are mailed each year in late June.
- Fee Schedule is as follows:
- Non-profit status – $0 (no application required)
- 1 Owner or employee (full or part-time) – $30
- 2-10 Employees (full or part-time) – $50
- 11-50 Employees (full or part-time) – $75
- Over 50 Employees (full or part-time) – $100
- Business licenses must be displayed in a visible location, if applicable.
- If you would like your business listed on our “Local Businesses Page,” please complete the appropriate blanks on your business license application.
MOBILE VENDING UNITS
Mobile vending units, motorized or non-motorized, selling goods, wares/merchandise, or food.
Requirements:
Mobile vendors must submit the following documents to the City Clerk’s office or by email to [email protected].
1) A City Business License (either from Huntsville or another city in AR)
2) AR Dept. of Health certificate (if food items sold)
3) Mobile Vending Permit Application (this form not required for participation in city events)
- The vending unit may not exceed 160 square feet in size.
- Unit must maintain a site location with a minimum of 3 parking spaces.
- If a health certificate is required, vendors shall display the certificate in a manner visible to customers and provide a copy of certificate with Mobile Vending Permit Application.
- If vendor does not own land where unit is to be placed, vendor must provide in the application, signed permission from the land owner. (Ord. #2016-01, Sec. 20)
- More details may be obtained in the City Code, Title 4.24, found here.
PEDDLERS & SOLICITORS
Peddlers and Solicitors – those going door to door offering goods, wares, or merchandise for sale.
Requirements:
- Must register with the Huntsville Police Dept. located at 200 E. Main St., during the hours of 8-3:30 p.m.
- NO city business license required.
- Hours of operation are limited to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony in the last 5 years.
- Must not have been convicted of a sexual offense or drug related offense.
Helpful Information for Starting a Business
Visit the State of Arkansas’ webpage for New Businesses HERE
Starting a new business in Huntsville? Click 
Starting a new business in Huntsville? Click
This is a 25 page guide from the Department of Finance & Administration for starting and doing business in Arkansas. Click here to view online or pick up a paper copy at the City Hall building.
This booklet from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is helpful for business tax-related information. Click here to view and/or print.
FORGE provides small businesses in our area with affordable loans. The mission of FORGE is to promote community development and economic sustainability by linking investors with borrowers, urban and rural communities, consumers with producers, and low income groups with basic affordable credit.
Helpful Information for Starting a Business
This is a 25 page guide from the Department of Finance & Administration for starting and doing business in Arkansas. Click here to view online or pick up a paper copy at the City Hall building.
This booklet from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is helpful for business tax-related information. Click here to view and/or print.
FORGE provides small businesses in our area with affordable loans. The mission of FORGE is to promote community development and economic sustainability by linking investors with borrowers, urban and rural communities, consumers with producers, and low income groups with basic affordable credit.