Arizona LLC Filing Fees and Requirements
Forming an LLC in Arizona costs $50 to file Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Learn the exact fees, required forms, and filing steps.
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Arizona LLC filing fees at a glance
Filing fee: $50 (standard); $85 with expedited processing
Processing time: Standard processing time varies; expedited options available for additional fees (Next Day: +$100, Same Day: +$150, Two-Hour: +$350)
State agency: Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), Corporations Division
Annual report due: Not required — Arizona does not require LLCs to file annual reports
State tax rate: Arizona does not impose a separate state-level LLC franchise tax
Arizona LLC filing fees and requirements
To form an LLC in Arizona, you file Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and pay a $50 state filing fee. That's the core requirement. Arizona doesn't charge an annual report fee or a state franchise tax on LLCs, which makes it one of the more straightforward states for ongoing compliance.
How to file Articles of Organization in Arizona
Filing Articles of Organization with the ACC is the legal step that creates your LLC. You can file online through the ACC's electronic filing system or by mail. Either way, the standard state fee is $50, paid directly to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
All ACC filing fees are nonrefundable under Arizona law — that applies to the base $50 fee and any expedited service fees you add on top of it. If your filing is rejected, you don't get the fee back, so it's worth double-checking your documents before you submit.
- File online or by mail with the ACC Corporations Division
- Standard state filing fee: $50 (nonrefundable)
- Use ACC form L010 for domestic LLC formation
- Include a Statutory Agent Acceptance form with your filing
- Include a member or manager structure attachment
Expedited processing options
If you need your LLC approved faster than standard processing, the ACC offers several speed tiers. Each adds a fee on top of the base $50 Articles of Organization fee. Paying for faster review doesn't guarantee approval — it only moves your filing to the front of the queue.
- Expedited processing: +$35 (total: $85)
- Next Day Service: +$100
- Same Day Service: +$150
- Two-Hour Service: +$350
- All expedited fees are nonrefundable
What goes in your Articles of Organization
Arizona's Articles of Organization form (L010) asks for a few key pieces of information. Getting these right the first time matters — the ACC won't refund your fee if the filing comes back for corrections.
- LLC name — must include a designator like "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C."
- Statutory agent name and Arizona street address (P.O. boxes are not accepted)
- Management structure — whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed
- Names and addresses of initial members or managers
- Organizer signature
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a federal tax ID issued by the IRS. Your LLC needs one to open a business bank account, file federal taxes, and hire employees. You can apply for an EIN at no cost directly through the IRS website.
Even if you don't plan to hire employees right away, getting an EIN keeps your Social Security number off business documents — a practical reason to get one early.
Foreign LLC registration in Arizona
If your LLC was formed in another state but you want to do business in Arizona, you need to register as a foreign LLC with the ACC. This is a separate filing from forming a new LLC — you're registering an existing entity to operate in Arizona, not creating a new one.
The ACC handles foreign LLC registrations through its Corporations Division. You'll need to appoint a statutory agent with an Arizona street address as part of that process.
Annual report requirements
Arizona does not require LLCs to file annual reports with the state. That's one of the things that makes Arizona a relatively low-maintenance state for LLC owners once you're up and running — no recurring state filing fee to track each year.
You'll still need to keep your statutory agent information current with the ACC. If your agent's address changes, file an update promptly — an outdated address means the state can't reach you with official notices.
FAQ
The standard state filing fee is $50, paid to the Arizona Corporation Commission when you file your Articles of Organization. That's the only required state fee to form your LLC. If you want faster processing, expedited service adds $35 (total: $85), with premium options ranging from $100 to $350 extra for same-day or two-hour review.
All fees paid to the ACC are nonrefundable, so review your filing carefully before submitting.
File Articles of Organization (form L010) with the Arizona Corporation Commission, either online through the ACC's electronic filing system or by mail. Include a Statutory Agent Acceptance form, a member or manager structure attachment, and the $50 state filing fee. The ACC reviews and approves the filing before your LLC is officially formed.
No. Arizona does not require LLCs to file annual reports or pay an annual report fee. Once your LLC is formed, there's no recurring state filing to maintain your good standing — though you do need to keep your statutory agent information current with the ACC.
A statutory agent — Arizona's term for what most states call a registered agent — is a person or business designated to receive official legal and government documents on behalf of your LLC. Arizona law requires every LLC to have a statutory agent with a physical street address in the state. You must name your statutory agent in your Articles of Organization.
No. All fees paid to the Arizona Corporation Commission are nonrefundable under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 29-3213). That includes the base $50 Articles of Organization fee and any expedited processing fees. If your filing is rejected or returned for corrections, you don't get the fee back.
If your LLC was formed in another state and you want to do business in Arizona, you need to register as a foreign LLC with the Arizona Corporation Commission. This is a separate filing from forming a new LLC. You'll need to appoint a statutory agent with an Arizona street address and file the appropriate foreign registration documents with the ACC.
We charge $0 to prepare and file your Arizona LLC formation documents. You pay the $50 state fee directly — we collect it at cost and pay the Arizona Corporation Commission on your behalf. There are no hidden markups on the state fee.
