How to Start an LLC in Arizona
Filing Fee: $50 | No Annual Fee | Processing Time: 14-16 business days
Arizona LLC Costs
$50
Filing Fee
$0
Annual Fee
No fee required
14-16 days
Processing Time
5 Steps to Form an LLC in Arizona
1Choose a Name for Your Arizona LLC
Your Arizona LLC name must be unique and include "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C."
Check name availability at azcc.gov.
2Appoint an Arizona Statutory Agent
Arizona uses the term "Statutory Agent" instead of Registered Agent. Requirements are the same:
- Physical address in Arizona
- Available during business hours
3File Articles of Organization
File with the Arizona Corporation Commission:
Filing Fee: $50
Processing: 14-16 business days
4Publish Notice of Formation (if required)
Arizona LLCs in Maricopa and Pima counties do NOT need to publish. LLCs in all other counties must publish a notice of formation in a newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks.
Cost: $30-300 depending on the county and newspaper
5Create an Operating Agreement and Get EIN
Create your Operating Agreement and obtain an EIN from the IRS.
Arizona LLC Annual Requirements
No Annual Report Required!
Arizona is one of the few states that does not require LLCs to file annual reports or pay annual fees. This makes Arizona one of the cheapest states to maintain an LLC over time.
Note: You must still file an annual report if your LLC is a statutory trust or has certain special designations.
Start Your Arizona LLC Today
Arizona has no annual fees, making it very affordable for long-term LLC maintenance.