Form an LLC in Arizona
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $210 on Standard.
State filing fee
$85
Typical processing
21 days
Annual report
$0 / yr
Arizona LLCs are filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission and are notable for one thing: no annual report, no annual fee. Once you pay the $85 filing fee and meet the publication requirement (only in Maricopa and Pima counties this is even necessary in practice, since the ACC posts notice on your behalf elsewhere), the state asks nothing of you on an ongoing basis.
That single rule makes Arizona a quiet favorite for solo founders and holding entities. The trade-off is a slightly slower processing time (about three weeks at standard speed) and the requirement to publish the LLC formation in an approved newspaper if your statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima.
Best for: Holding entities and solo founders who want zero recurring state admin.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $85 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 21 days |
| Annual report fee | $0 |
| Annual report due | No annual report required |
- Arizona has no annual report fee and no franchise tax for LLCs - the $85 is genuinely the only state cost in year one and beyond.
- If publication is required, expect roughly $30-300 for the newspaper notice depending on county and outlet.
Arizona note: No annual report required
How we file your Arizona LLC
- 1
File Articles of Organization with the ACC
We file with the Arizona Corporation Commission and list our Arizona statutory agent address.
- 2
Satisfy the publication requirement
If the statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima County, the ACC requires publication in an approved newspaper for three consecutive weeks within 60 days. Our registered agent address sits outside both counties so this step doesn't trigger for most clients.
- 3
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained from the IRS, plus a custom Arizona operating agreement covering management structure and member rights.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
Does Arizona require an annual report for LLCs?
No. Arizona is one of a small set of states (with Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas) that asks for nothing annually beyond keeping the registered agent current.
What is the publication requirement?
After formation, you must publish a notice in an approved newspaper for three consecutive weeks if the statutory agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Other counties are exempt.
Can a non-resident own an Arizona LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements. A statutory agent (provided by us) satisfies the Arizona presence rule.
How long does formation take in Arizona?
Standard processing runs about 21 days through the ACC. Expedited filing is available for an additional state fee but not part of our default plans.
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Ready to form your Arizona LLC?
Total from $210 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.