Form an LLC in Arizona
How to start an LLC in Arizona.
What the state asks for, what it charges, and what to file after you form. Fees checked against official Arizona sources in .
No annual report at all. Outside Maricopa and Pima counties, new LLCs publish a short newspaper notice.
Arizona at a glance
- State filing fee
- $50
- Articles of Organization
- Periodic report
- Not required
- Filed with
- Arizona Corporation Commission
- Operating agreement
- Not required
Forming an LLC in Arizona, step by step.
- 1
Choose a name and check it
Your name needs "LLC" or a similar designator and must be distinguishable from names on record. Search the Arizona business database first. You can reserve a name ahead of filing ($10 for 120 days).
- 2
Appoint a statutory agent
Someone with a street address in Arizona who accepts legal papers and official notices for the LLC. You can serve yourself or use a registered agent service.
- 3
File the Articles of Organization
File with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The state fee is $50. The March 2026 official fee schedule lists $50 for regular processing and $85 for expedited processing. The agency FAQ also references $85 for online formation.
- 4
Write an operating agreement
Not required. Either way it sets ownership, money, and decisions in writing. See the operating agreement guide.
- 5
Get an EIN
The business's federal tax ID, free from the IRS. Our EIN assistance can prepare it.
- 6
Publish notice of formation
Arizona requires new LLCs to publish a notice of formation in a newspaper.
- 7
Register for sales tax if you sell taxable items
Arizona issues a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License through the Arizona Department of Revenue. Check local licenses too.
- 8
Stay current
Arizona does not require a periodic report from LLCs, but keep your statutory agent and address current with the state.
General information, not legal or tax advice. State rules and fees change; this page was last checked in October 2026. YaH Brands is not a law firm or an accounting firm.
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Services for this step
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- LLC filingPrepare the LLC filing you choose.
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- Business AddressGive your business an address that fits how it works.
- Business license & permit researchFind out which permissions your business may need.
- Sales tax permit assistanceGet clear on sales tax registration steps.
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Arizona LLC questions
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $50. The March 2026 official fee schedule lists $50 for regular processing and $85 for expedited processing. The agency FAQ also references $85 for online formation. Plan for ongoing costs too.
No. Arizona does not require a periodic report from LLCs.
Not required. Having one is still a good idea for any LLC, and banks often ask for it.
Yes. Every Arizona LLC must keep a statutory agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal papers and official notices.