Arizona LLC cost
Forming an LLC in Arizona costs $50 in state fees in year one, then no recurring state fees for most small businesses.
Forming a Arizona LLC
You file Articles of Organization (Form L010) with the Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division. The state fee is $50. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
Arizona doesn't require a recurring report for a limited liability company — No annual report required for LLCs.
Publication requirement
Arizona requires newspaper publication after formation. Notice of filing must be published after the ACC approves the Articles. If the statutory agent's street address is in Maricopa or Pima County, the ACC automatically posts the notice on its website at no cost; otherwise the entity must publish in a qualifying newspaper in the county. The approval letter explains how to publish.
Worth knowing
- Arizona LLCs file no annual report; corporations pay $45/year ($10 for nonprofits).
- Publication is required, but it is free and automatic if the statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima County.
- Corporations must file a Certificate of Disclosure with their Articles.
- Corporations owe a $50 minimum state income tax each year.
Registered agent
Arizona requires a registered agent. Called a statutory agent; must be appointed at all times, have an Arizona street address, accept in writing, and the entity cannot be its own agent. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $10 | |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $10 | Trade names are registered with the Arizona Secretary of State (not the ACC); valid 5 years, $10 renewal, optional $25 expedite (2-3 day turnaround) |
| Expedited processing | $35 | $35 expedited processing; Next Day $100, Same Day $200 (received by 10am), 2-Hour $400 |
| Foreign LLC registration | $150 | Foreign Registration Statement |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.
Thinking about forming somewhere else?
If you operate in Arizona, an out-of-state LLC also has to register here as a foreign entity. See both costs side by side: