Business Formation in Arizona
LLC & Corporation formation in Arizona.
Arizona formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Arizona
Arizona LLCs file Articles of Organization with the Corporation Commission and must designate a statutory agent.
Corporation Formation in Arizona
Arizona corporations file Articles of Incorporation with the Corporation Commission.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Arizona Corporation Commission
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $50
- Corporation state filing fee
- $60
- Annual / periodic report
- Arizona does not require an annual report for most entities.
- Annual report fee
- No annual report fee for most entities
- Registered agent requirement
- A statutory agent with an Arizona physical address is required. The agent must consent in writing.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
Maintain a statutory agent. Some entities must publish formation information in a county newspaper.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director; officers as required by statute.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may apply for authority to transact business in Arizona.
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Arizona Formation
Ready to form your company in Arizona?
Initial formation is $495 plus Arizona state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.