How to Form an LLC in Arizona
A flat $99 buys one year of statutory agent service in Arizona — the registered office, same-day scanning of court papers, and reminders before state deadlines.
Forming an Arizona LLC comes down to one formation document, the Articles of Organization (Form L010), filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission for a $50 fee. Arizona routes business filings through the Commission rather than a Secretary of State, requires a statutory agent (the state's name for a registered agent) on every filing, and asks nothing annually from LLCs afterward. Here is the full picture for 2026.
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Arizona LLC Filing Fee: $50
The official Arizona filing fee is $50 for the Articles of Organization, paid to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Faster handling is optional: expedited processing adds $35, with next-day (+$100), same-day (+$200), and two-hour (+$400) tiers available per the Commission's L010 instructions.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Our LLC formation service | $199 one-time |
| State filing fee, Form L010 (Arizona Corporation Commission) | $50 one-time |
| Registered agent (required for every Arizona LLC) | $99/year |
| State annual report fee | None (Arizona LLCs are exempt) |
$199 covers preparation and submission. The Commission collects the state fee. Registered agent service runs $99 per year as a stand-alone subscription.
Articles of Organization (Form L010)
Arizona's formation document carries the official form name and number Articles of Organization, Form L010, and it is authorized by A.R.S. § 29-3201: "One or more persons may act as organizers to form a limited liability company by delivering to the commission for filing the articles of organization."
- Statute: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/29/03201.htm
- Form L010 (PDF): https://www.azcc.gov/docs/default-source/corps-files/forms/l010-articles-of-organization.pdf
The form asks for the LLC's name, its principal address, the statutory agent's name and Arizona street address, whether members or managers will run the company, and the organizers' names. You can file online through the Commission's portal at https://ecorp.azcc.gov/ or mail the paper form; online submissions enter processing without mail time.
Steps to Form an Arizona LLC
- Choose a compliant name. It needs an LLC designator, and it must be distinguishable from entities already in the Arizona Corporation Commission's records. The Commission's online entity search settles availability before you file, and restricted terms such as "bank" or "trust" require licensing.
- Appoint your registered agent. Arizona statute calls this the statutory agent: an Arizona street address, availability through business hours, and a signed acceptance on Form M002, without which the appointment is not effective. We fill this role for $99/year and keep your home address off the public record.
- Complete and file Form L010. Submit online at https://ecorp.azcc.gov/ or by mail with the $50 fee.
- Pick a processing speed. Standard filings process in the order received; $35 buys expedited review, and next-day (+$100), same-day (+$200), or two-hour (+$400) service is available when timing is critical.
- Publish if your county requires it. Within 60 days of approval, publish a notice in an approved newspaper for three consecutive runs in the county of your statutory agent's street address. If that address is in Maricopa or Pima County, publication is waived under A.R.S. § 29-3201(G) because the Commission posts the notice itself.
- Adopt an operating agreement. Arizona does not file or require one, but it is the document that sets ownership shares, profit splits, voting, and exits. Without it, statutory defaults control.
- Get the LLC's EIN. The IRS issues it free at IRS.gov in about ten minutes. Never pay a third party for this step.
After Formation: Ongoing Requirements
Arizona keeps the maintenance list short:
- Maintain the statutory agent appointment and Arizona street address continuously
- File event-driven updates, such as Form L020, when the agent or principal address changes
- No annual report is due from LLCs; only a free, dormancy-triggered attestation applies, and only after two years with no filings
- Keep company finances separate from personal finances, and stay current on federal and state taxes
Let the list slip far enough and the Commission can administratively dissolve the LLC, which ends its liability protection.
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The Registered Agent Requirement in Arizona
Every Arizona LLC must list a registered agent, called a statutory agent in state statute, and keep one for as long as the company exists. The agent must:
- Maintain a physical Arizona street address (a PO box alone does not qualify)
- Be available during all regular business hours to receive service of process
- Relay legal mail and Commission notices fast enough for you to respond on time
The agent's name and address are public in the Commission's database. Our $99/year service puts our address there instead of yours and scans every document to you the same day.
FAQs
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arizona?
The state charges $50 for the Articles of Organization, among the lower filing fees in the country. Expedited tiers are optional add-ons, and no annual report fee ever follows for an LLC.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Arizona?
The Commission processes standard filings in the order received and publishes current turnaround times. Paid expedited, next-day, same-day, and two-hour options shorten the wait.
Does Arizona require an annual report?
Not from LLCs. Arizona LLCs are statutorily exempt, while corporations file annually with the Commission.
Do I need a registered agent for my Arizona LLC?
Yes. A.R.S. § 29-3115 requires a statutory agent with an Arizona street address from formation through dissolution.
Can I form an LLC in Arizona if I live in another state?
Yes. Ownership is open to non-residents; the only in-state piece is the agent, and our service covers that for $99/year.
Launch Your Arizona LLC
You can file Form L010 directly with the Arizona Corporation Commission through https://ecorp.azcc.gov/, paying the $50 state fee at submission. The one requirement you cannot skip is the agent.
Our service plays the registered agent role for your Arizona LLC. Pricing: $99/year, which covers the public address, same-day scan-and-notify handling of legal mail, and deadline reminders for anything the state sends.
Looking only for the agent? Our registered agent service is $99/year.
Curious about other parts of Arizona LLC formation or about the RA service? The FAQ covers most of it; otherwise contact us.
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