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How to form an LLC in Arizona
Forming an LLC in Arizona costs $50 in state filing fees to start, before any service or agent charges. This page lists the filing steps, the full state fee table, the registered agent rule, and the report rule that keeps the company in good standing.
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The steps
Step 1: Choose a name
Pick a company name and confirm it is available in Arizona. The name search sits with Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division. Keep the name distinct from companies already on the state register.
Step 2: Appoint a registered agent
An individual Arizona resident or an entity authorized in Arizona, called a statutory agent. Decide now whether that will be you or a commercial service, because the filing asks for the agent name and address.
Step 3: File the Articles of Organization (Form L010)
File with Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division and pay the state formation fee of $50. This filing is what creates the LLC.
Step 4: Complete publication
Publication is required in most counties: publish notice in an approved newspaper for three consecutive publications within 60 days of filing. LLCs whose statutory agent address is in Maricopa or Pima County are exempt because the Commission posts the filing to its public notice database.
Step 5: Write an operating agreement
An operating agreement records who owns the company, who runs it, and what happens if an owner leaves. It is an internal document in most states, but banks and partners ask for it.
Step 6: Get a tax ID number and set your calendar
Apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an employer identification number at no charge, open a company bank account, and record the No annual report required deadline from this page so the first report is never a surprise.
Every state fee
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Formation fee, Articles of Organization (Form L010) | $50 |
| No annual report required, no recurring cycle | $0 |
| Annual state fee | None in our data, $0 |
| Paid to the state, year one | $50 |
| Paid to the state, every year after | $0 |
Registered agent rules in Arizona
Who may serve: An individual Arizona resident or an entity authorized in Arizona, called a statutory agent..
A physical street address in the state is required.
A post office box alone is not enough. Statutory agent must have a physical street address in Arizona and sign an acceptance.
Not sure which route fits you? Run the registered agent checker for Arizona.
Publication is required in Arizona
Publication is required in most counties: publish notice in an approved newspaper for three consecutive publications within 60 days of filing. LLCs whose statutory agent address is in Maricopa or Pima County are exempt because the Commission posts the filing to its public notice database.
Reports and deadlines
Report: No annual report required. Fee: $0 each filing, no recurring cycle.
Rule: No recurring report is required for LLCs in this state. Exact dates depend on your formation date. The compliance calendar for Arizona turns the rule into dates from your formation date.
What you pay the state every year after
On the do it yourself route you pay the state $0 every year after year one in Arizona, counting the report fee spread across its filing cycle and any annual state fee. The formation fee itself is paid once, in year one. A formation service and a commercial agent add their own charges on top of that floor. The cost calculator preset for Arizona adds each service route to the same state fees so you can compare totals fairly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arizona?
The state filing fee in Arizona is $50 for the Articles of Organization (Form L010). What you pay the state in year one comes to $50 in our data, counting any report fee due in year one and any annual state fee. A formation service and a commercial agent add their own charges on top.
How much does an LLC in Arizona cost each year?
The recurring state charges in Arizona are: No recurring state fee in our data. After year one, you pay the state $0 a year in our data.
Do I need a registered agent in Arizona?
Yes. An individual Arizona resident or an entity authorized in Arizona, called a statutory agent. Statutory agent must have a physical street address in Arizona and sign an acceptance.
When is the No annual report required due in Arizona?
No recurring report is required for LLCs in this state The fee is $0 each filing.
Source: Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division, https://azcc.gov/corporations. State information checked on 2026-10-25. Service prices on this site were checked on merchant pricing pages on October 25, 2026.