How to Start an LLC in Arizona
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Arizona LLC filing fee & timeline
To form an LLC in Arizona you file your Articles of Organization with the state and pay the state filing fee of $50. Incofile adds a flat, one-time service fee on top — no monthly charges — and your total is always shown before you pay.
Most Arizona LLC filings are prepared and submitted within one business day. State approval time depends on Arizona's current processing queue, typically ranging from a few business days to a few weeks, with expedited options available in many states.
Why form an LLC in Arizona
Arizona is fast-growing, business-friendly and cheap to maintain: $50 to form, no annual report for LLCs and a flat 2.5% state income tax. The one step people miss is publication — LLCs whose statutory agent is outside Maricopa and Pima counties must publish a short notice in a local newspaper after approval.
Arizona LLC at a glance
| State filing fee | $50 (plus $35 for expedited service) |
|---|---|
| Document filed | Articles of Organization, with the Member/Manager Structure Attachment and Statutory Agent Acceptance |
| Standard approval time | Anywhere from same day to about 3 weeks; expedited typically within a week |
| Annual report | None — Arizona LLCs do not file annual reports |
| Publication requirement | Only if your statutory agent is outside Maricopa and Pima counties: 3 consecutive publications within 60 days |
| State income tax | Flat 2.5% personal income tax |
| Transaction privilege tax | Arizona's sales tax — 5.6% state rate plus county and city rates |
| Statutory agent | Required; must have a physical street address in Arizona and sign an acceptance |
State figures checked against the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), September 2026. State fees are set by Arizona and can change; the exact total is shown before you pay.
How to form an LLC in Arizona — 4 steps
Choose your package
Pick the Incofile package that fits your goals. Your Arizona state filing fee is shown before you pay.
Tell us about your LLC
Complete our short form with your company name, address and ownership details — about ten minutes.
We check & file with Arizona
We confirm your name is available and file your Articles of Organization with the Arizona state office.
Get your documents
Your approved Arizona LLC documents land in your dashboard, with reminders for your annual report and other deadlines.
What you need to form an LLC in Arizona
- A business name that is available and meets Arizona's naming rules (it must include “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company”).
- A registered agent with a physical address in Arizona — Incofile can be your agent.
- Articles of Organization filed with the Arizona state office — we prepare and submit these for you.
- An operating agreement and EIN to open a business bank account (included in our Gold and Platinum packages).
- Ongoing compliance — Arizona's reports, taxes and registered agent rules (see below). We track the deadlines and remind you.
Operating agreement
An operating agreement sets out who owns the LLC, how profits are split, how decisions are made and what happens if a member leaves. Arizona does not ask you to file it with the state, but banks usually want to see it, and without one the state's default rules apply. Incofile includes a customised operating agreement in the Gold and Platinum packages.
EIN (Employer Identification Number)
Your EIN is the federal tax ID for your LLC. You need it to open a business bank account, hire staff and file taxes. The IRS issues it free — online in minutes if you have a Social Security number, or by fax or mail (one to eight weeks) if you don't. Our Gold and Platinum packages include it, and it is also available as a separate service.
This is general information, not legal advice. If you're unsure which structure is right, compare LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp.
Arizona LLC naming rules
The name must contain "limited liability company", "limited company", "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC" or "LC" and must be distinguishable from every entity on the Arizona register. Check availability with our free business name search.
Keeping your Arizona LLC compliant
Publication
If your statutory agent's address is in Maricopa County (Phoenix) or Pima County (Tucson), the Corporation Commission publishes your notice for free and you do nothing. Anywhere else in Arizona, you must publish the notice in a qualified local newspaper three times in a row within 60 days of approval, usually costing $30–$120.
No annual report
Arizona LLCs do not file an annual report or pay an annual state fee. Keep your statutory agent and address up to date with the Corporation Commission.
Statutory agent
Arizona calls it a "statutory agent", and the agent must sign a Statutory Agent Acceptance filed with your Articles.
Taxes & licences
Owners pay the flat 2.5% Arizona income tax on their share of profit. Selling taxable goods or services requires a Transaction Privilege Tax licence from the Department of Revenue, and many cities require local business licences.
Incofile clients get every Arizona deadline tracked in their dashboard with email reminders — see registered agent service.
Official Arizona resources
Arizona LLC — frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Arizona?
Incofile charges a flat, one-time formation fee (Silver, Gold or Platinum) plus the Arizona state filing fee of $50. There are no monthly charges, and the total is shown before you pay.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Arizona?
We prepare and submit your Arizona Articles of Organization within one business day. State approval times vary from a few business days to a few weeks; expedited filing is available in many states.
Do I need a registered agent in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal and state mail. Incofile can serve as your Arizona registered agent so you stay compliant and keep your address private.
Can I start an LLC in Arizona if I live in another state or country?
Yes. You do not need to live in Arizona to form an LLC there. Incofile can act as your registered agent and provide a business address, so you can form and run your Arizona LLC from anywhere.
Do I have to publish my Arizona LLC in a newspaper?
Only if your statutory agent is outside Maricopa and Pima counties. If the agent is in those counties, the Corporation Commission publishes the notice for you for free.
Does Arizona require an annual report for LLCs?
No. Arizona corporations file annual reports, but LLCs do not. There is no annual state fee to keep an Arizona LLC active.
What is a Member/Manager Structure Attachment?
Arizona asks you to list who the members or managers of your LLC are on a separate attachment filed with the Articles of Organization. We prepare it for you.
How fast is an Arizona LLC approved?
Regular processing can take up to about 3 weeks. For $35 extra, expedited service is usually completed within a week.
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