How to Start an LLC in Arizona

Starting an Arizona LLC means filing Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission, appointing a statutory agent, and completing Arizona's publication requirement if it applies to your LLC.

Legal.com can help you form your Arizona LLC and stay organized through the state-specific steps that follow approval.

Arizona LLC Quick Facts

• Filing agency: Arizona Corporation Commission
• Formation document: Articles of Organization
• Filing fee: $50
• Registered agent term: Statutory agent
• Publication requirement: Applies to many Arizona LLCs after approval, depending on statutory agent county
• Annual report: No annual report for Arizona LLCs
• Franchise tax: No state LLC franchise tax noted in competitor/official formation guidance

How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in Arizona?

The Arizona Corporation Commission instructions list the Articles of Organization filing fee as $50.

Arizona LLC owners should also budget for publication costs if publication is required. Publication costs vary by newspaper and county.

Common Arizona LLC costs include:

• $50 Articles of Organization filing fee.
• Publication costs, if required.
• Statutory agent service, if using a professional service.
• Local business license or professional license costs.
• EIN, operating agreement, banking, and tax support.

How to Start an LLC in Arizona

1. Choose a Name for Your Arizona LLC

Your Arizona LLC name should be distinguishable from other business names on file and include an LLC designator such as LLC or L.L.C.

Before filing, check the Arizona Corporation Commission business name database and think through whether the name works as a domain, email, and brand identity.

2. Appoint an Arizona Statutory Agent

Arizona calls a registered agent a statutory agent. Your statutory agent receives legal documents and official notices for the LLC.

The statutory agent must have an Arizona address and be available to receive documents. Using a professional statutory agent can help with privacy and reliability.

3. File Arizona Articles of Organization

File Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The listed filing fee is $50.

The filing generally includes:

• LLC name.
• Principal address.
• Statutory agent name and address.
• Management structure.
• Member or manager information where required.
• Organizer information.

4. Complete the Arizona Publication Requirement

Many Arizona LLCs must publish notice of formation after approval. The rule depends on the county tied to the statutory agent address.

If publication applies, the LLC generally publishes a notice in an approved newspaper for the required period and keeps proof of publication with company records. Before final publication copy goes live, verify the current county exemption rule and timing with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

5. Create an Operating Agreement

An operating agreement explains ownership, voting rights, management rules, profit distributions, member changes, and dissolution procedures.

Arizona LLCs should keep this document with company records, even if it is not filed with the state.

6. Get an EIN

An EIN is a federal tax ID. Your Arizona LLC may need one for banking, taxes, hiring, licenses, and vendor relationships.

7. Check Arizona Licenses and Taxes

Forming an LLC does not replace state tax registration, city licenses, professional licenses, or transaction privilege tax requirements that may apply to the business.

8. Stay Compliant After Formation

Arizona LLCs do not file an annual report, but they still need to maintain a statutory agent, keep records current, renew licenses, and update the Arizona Corporation Commission when required information changes.

Ready to Start Your Arizona LLC?

Legal.com can help you file your Arizona LLC and understand the statutory agent, publication, and post-formation steps.