LLC Filing Cost
$50
Articles of Organization
Arizona state guide
Start and Maintain
Start and Maintain
a Business in Arizona
Get a clear overview of Arizona LLC and corporation formation, the $50 state filing fee, statutory-agent rules, publication, annual reports and transaction privilege tax.
LLC Filing$50
Corp Filing$60
LLC Annual ReportNone
Statutory AgentRequired
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How Do You Start a Business in Arizona?
File Articles of Organization (LLC, $50) or Articles of Incorporation (corporation, $60) with the Arizona Corporation Commission, appoint a statutory agent with an Arizona address and get an EIN. Follow the commission’s publication instructions after approval. LLCs file no annual report; corporations do.
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Corp Filing Cost
$60
Articles and Certificate of Disclosure
LLC Annual Report
None
Corporations file one, $45
Statutory Agent
Required
Physical Arizona address
TPT License
$12
Per location
Corporate Income Tax
4.9%
With a $50 minimum tax
Entity types
LLC vs Corporation
Compare the key differences and find the best structure for your business needs.
LLC Highlights
- Filing cost: $50
- Statutory agent required
- No annual report
- Publication may apply after approval
- Pass-through taxation by default
Often chosen by founders who want flexible management and no yearly report to the state.
Follow the commission’s publication instructions after approval.
Corporation Highlights
- Filing cost: $60
- Statutory agent required
- $45 annual report
- Certificate of Disclosure
- Shares and formal governance
Best for companies that need a share structure, a board or investor features.
Publication rules apply to incorporation, and the annual report has its own due date.
How it works
LLC Formation Journey
Follow these simple steps to form your Arizona LLC. Select a step for details.
No annual report for LLCs
Step 1 of 6
Choose an Arizona-compliant LLC name and check that it is available with the Arizona Corporation Commission before you file.
Choose an Arizona-compliant LLC name and check that it is available with the Arizona Corporation Commission before you file.
Appoint a statutory agent with a physical Arizona address and get the agent’s acceptance. An individual agent must be 18 or older and live in Arizona. Need one? See Registered Agent.
Prepare the Articles of Organization and say whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed. Forming a corporation instead? See Corporation Formation. Operating in another state too? See Foreign Qualification.
File the Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission and pay the $50 state fee. Processing times vary with workload. Faster handling is optional; contact us to check availability and the fee.
After approval, follow the commission’s notice about publishing in a newspaper or posting in its database, and keep any affidavit with your company records.
Apply to the IRS for free, organize your operating agreement, and review the transaction privilege tax and local license needs of your business. EIN Application.
Requirement
Statutory Agent in Arizona
Arizona calls the registered agent a statutory agent. Every Arizona LLC and corporation must keep one, with a physical Arizona address, to receive service of process and official legal documents.
- Individual agents must be 18 or older and live in Arizona
- Business agents need an Arizona address and authority to operate here
- Losing your agent can lead to administrative dissolution
Corporation annual report
$45
NoneLLC annual report
Arizona LLCs don’t file an annual report with the Arizona Corporation Commission. For-profit corporations do, for $45, on a due date that is specific to each corporation.
Check the corporation’s record with the commission for its due date. The commission sends reminders to online-account users.
Corporation due date is shown on its commission record
View Annual Report SupportTaxes & Compliance
Arizona tax depends on how your entity is classified, and transaction privilege tax works differently from a sales tax.
4.9%
Corporate Income Tax
(Arizona taxable income)
2.5%
Individual Income Tax
(Flat rate, 2023 and later)
5.6%
TPT, State Part
(Generally, plus local)
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Arizona taxes, licenses and foreign registration
- Minimum corporate tax$50Arizona corporate income tax has a $50 minimum.
- TPT license$12Per licensed location, from the Department of Revenue.
- Foreign entity filing$150 / $175Regular state fee for a foreign LLC or foreign corporation.
TPT is a tax on vendors, and the combined rate depends on activity and location. Federal and local taxes can also apply.
Processing Times
Regular processing times vary with the commission’s workload, so check the current time before you plan. Faster handling is optional; contact us to check availability and the fee.
Standard
Varies by workload
State fee only
(no fixed time)
Expedited
Faster review
Contact us
(availability and fee)
Official portal
Arizona State Portal
Arizona formations, annual reports and certificates run through the Corporation Commission’s Corporations Division, and transaction privilege tax licensing runs through the Department of Revenue. We help with both.
- File formations & annual reports
- Order Certificates of Good Standing
- Review publication steps
- Review your statutory agent
Global founders
International Founders
Forming an Arizona company from abroad? In many situations that is possible, but formation doesn’t guarantee a U.S. bank account, immigration status or a tax-free business.
- Arizona LLC & corporation formation
- Statutory agent & EIN support
- Publication & TPT guidance
Answers
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Popular Questions
How much does it cost to form an Arizona LLC?
The regular Arizona Corporation Commission filing fee for Articles of Organization is $50, plus any In50States service fee. Faster options are available for an extra fee; contact us to check availability and the fee.
How much does it cost to form an Arizona corporation?
The regular commission filing fee for a for-profit corporation’s Articles of Incorporation is $60.
Does Arizona require a registered agent?
Arizona calls this role a statutory agent. Every LLC and corporation must continuously maintain a statutory agent with a qualifying Arizona address.
Can an individual serve as statutory agent?
Yes. An individual statutory agent must be at least 18 years old and live in Arizona.
Does an Arizona LLC file an annual report?
No. The Arizona Corporation Commission states that LLCs are not required to file annual reports.
Does an Arizona corporation file an annual report?
Yes. For-profit corporations file annual reports with a current $45 fee. The due date is specific to the corporation and can be checked on its commission record.
Does an Arizona LLC have a publication requirement?
Certain Arizona filings require newspaper publication or posting in the commission’s database. The commission’s approval notice tells the filer which publication step applies.
How much does Arizona publication cost?
If newspaper publication is required, the newspaper sets the price. The commission doesn’t set one statewide publication fee.
What is Arizona’s corporate income tax rate?
Arizona’s corporate income tax is 4.9% of taxable income, with a $50 minimum tax, subject to the state’s filing rules.
What is Arizona’s individual income tax rate?
Arizona uses a 2.5% individual income tax rate for tax year 2023 and later. This can matter to owners of pass-through businesses, but it doesn’t mean every LLC pays a 2.5% entity tax.
What is Arizona TPT?
Transaction privilege tax is a tax on vendors for the privilege of conducting certain taxable business activities in Arizona. It is commonly called a sales tax, but the legal structure is different.
How much is an Arizona TPT license?
The Arizona Department of Revenue currently charges $12 per licensed location.
Does Arizona require a general state business license?
No. Arizona doesn’t issue one blanket statewide business license, but cities, towns, counties and regulatory agencies may require licenses or permits.
How much is foreign qualification in Arizona?
The current regular commission fee is $150 for a foreign LLC registration and $175 for a foreign corporation Application for Authority.
Can an international founder own an Arizona LLC?
In many situations, yes. The owner still needs an Arizona statutory agent and must separately address EIN, banking, tax and compliance requirements.
How fast can Arizona process formation?
Regular timing varies with the commission’s workload. Faster options are available for an extra fee; contact us to check availability and the fee.
Does faster processing guarantee approval?
No. Faster handling affects how quickly a filing is examined, but a filing can still need corrections or be rejected if it doesn’t meet Arizona requirements.
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