The cost of doing business in Surprise just got a little cheaper.
The city council voted this week to cut the initial business fee of $168 in half to help boost startups in the city. The renewal fee will remain at $84, which matches the new initial fee.
“This sends the message to our community that Surprises is open for business, and that we’re always going to try to take a look at how we do things and try to do a even better job,” Vice Mayor Jack Hastings said at the Sept. 16 council meeting before the item was unanimously passed.
