Does the City of Fayetteville require a business license?

Yes, all businesses (including home-based businesses and short-term rentals) within the incorporated city limits of Fayetteville must obtain a Business License unless the business qualifies for an exemption. For more information, please visit the

Business License page.

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1. What is the sales tax rate for the City of Fayetteville?
2. What is the Hotel/Motel/Restaurant (HMR) Tax?
3. Are Short-Term Rental (STR) businesses required to remit the HMR tax?
4. What about platforms that collect/remit taxes on behalf of STR businesses?
5. What is the Supplemental Beverage (SB) Tax?
6. Does the City of Fayetteville require a business license?
7. How can I pay my Accounts Receivable invoice?
8. Can I pay Hotel/Motel/Restaurant (HMR) or Supplemental Beverage (SB) taxes online?
9. What types of transportation related permits does the City require?
10. How do I obtain the City of Fayetteville Financial Reports?
11. What are the Accounting Division's operating hours?