- Filing fee
- $85
- Ongoing report
- $0
- First-year gov. cost
- $87
- Publication
- Required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Arizona will accept
Names must include limited liability company, limited company, LLC, L.L.C., LC, or L.C. Restricted words require professional board clearance.
Search existing Arizona business names before you commit. Arizona naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Termed a Statutory Agent. Must be a resident or authorized entity with an Arizona street address.
File the Articles of Organization (Form L010)
Submit it to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) through the official filing portal and pay $85. Statutory regular processing fee is $50. Filing online automatically folds in a $35 expedite fee, making it $85. Credit card payments add a 2.2% processing fee with a $2 minimum.
Processing: online 2 to 5 business days (with mandatory $35 expedite); by mail 14 to 16 business days. Expedite: Next Day ($100), Same Day ($200), and 2-Hour processing ($400)..
Publish your formation notice
Publish a Notice of Formation in a local newspaper three times within 60 days of formation. Waived if statutory agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Costs $30 to $300 elsewhere.
Write an operating agreement
Not required to be filed.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
Arizona doesn't require a recurring LLC report, based on our latest check. Arizona report deadlines.
Every Arizona LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form L010) | $85 | Statutory regular processing fee is $50. Filing online automatically folds in a $35 expedite fee, making it $85. Credit card payments add a 2.2% processing fee with a $2 minimum. |
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Publication requirement | Varies | Publish a Notice of Formation in a local newspaper three times within 60 days of formation. Waived if statutory agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Costs $30 to $300 elsewhere. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | $10 regular or $45 expedited. |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Termination | $35 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $10 to $50 | state or county |
How Arizona compares nationally
- Arizona's filing fee of $85 is the 13th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Arizona's first-year government cost of $87 is the 13th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Arizona's yearly cost after that of $0 ties for the lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) costs $85 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Arizona street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Arizona's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Arizona fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $85 | $0 |
| Northwest | $124 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $85 | $298 |
Bizee vs Northwest, compared · All LLC services ranked
State taxes to plan for
No standard corporate minimum tax on pass-through LLCs. Utilizes a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) levied on the vendor. Standard profits pass through to personal income.
What's different about Arizona
- ACC operates strictly on non-refundable fees and enforces severe check-writing rules (no temporary checks).
- Publication rules are waived if the statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima County, creating a geographic loophole.
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Arizona LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arizona?
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) charges $85 to file the Articles of Organization (Form L010). Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $87 in government fees ($50 (paper) or $87 (online with card fee), plus $30 to $300 for publication if outside Maricopa/Pima.).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Arizona?
Online: 2 to 5 business days (with mandatory $35 expedite). By mail: 14 to 16 business days. Expedited: Next Day ($100), Same Day ($200), and 2-Hour processing ($400)..
Does an Arizona LLC have to file an annual report?
Arizona doesn't require a recurring report for LLCs, based on our latest check. Entirely exempt from filing annual reports with the ACC.
Can I be my own registered agent in Arizona?
Usually, if you meet the requirements. Termed a Statutory Agent. Must be a resident or authorized entity with an Arizona street address. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Arizona require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
Yes. Publish a Notice of Formation in a local newspaper three times within 60 days of formation. Waived if statutory agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Costs $30 to $300 elsewhere.
Is an operating agreement required in Arizona?
Not required to be filed.
What taxes does an Arizona LLC pay to the state?
No standard corporate minimum tax on pass-through LLCs. Utilizes a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) levied on the vendor. Standard profits pass through to personal income.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
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