Business Licenses

New Business License

Let me begin by welcoming you to the business community of Highfill, Arkansas. This letter is to advise you of the business license law which you may not be aware of, allow you to obtain a proper license to do business in Highfill and provide you with important information relating to the operation of your business in Highfill.  The City Council for the City of Highfill passed Ordinance No. 99-5 requiring all businesses operating in Highfill to have a current business license, which expires annually at the end of the calendar year. A business license must be obtained for Door-to-Door Solicitation under Ordinance No. 2011-09. These Ordinances are intended to promote the orderly growth and proper development of the City.

You should also carefully review Sales and Use Tax requirements at dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax. It contains important information relating to collecting and remitting your sales tax to the State of Arkansas.  It is important that you are aware of the tax rates, codes and other information contained therein relating to your sales tax obligations for doing business in Highfill.  Please make sure that you submit all the required information and that you use the correct tax codes to avoid later confusion.

            You should also be aware of some related matters in connection with your business license. All businesses will have to be in compliance with the Highfill zoning ordinance to obtain a license.  Please remember that a business that violates the zoning ordinance, building codes or other laws and regulations of Highfill will lose its business license. 

We are honored you’ve chosen Highfill as the home for your business. The City of Highfill is proud of our strong business community and its role in making Highfill uniquely independent and exceptionally family friendly. The City’s future depends on the strength of our business community, and in return, each business should come to depend on the City to provide high quality public services. The City looks forward to this partnership. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact City Hall at the number above or you may visit City Hall during regular business hours as follows:

Monday through Friday:  7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

New Business License Application

Municipal Code Business License and Regulations

Ordinance No. 99-5 Business License

Ordinance No. 2011-09 Door to Door Solicitation

Arkansas Sales and Use Tax Requirements

Renew Business License

It’s hard to believe the year has already come to an end! We hope it has been a rewarding one for your business. Now is the time to renew your business license. All businesses and nonprofits operating within the city limits of Highfill must have a current business license, which expires annually at the end of the calendar year.

If you are no longer conducting business in Highfill, please let us know so we can update our records.

We are honored you’ve chosen Highfill as the home for your business. The City of Highfill is proud of our strong business community and its role in making Highfill uniquely independent and exceptionally family friendly. The City’s future depends on the strength of our business community, and in return, each business should come to depend on the City to provide high quality public services. The City looks forward to this continued partnership.

Renew Business License

Highfill Municipal Code