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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Hand off the filing for $199. Our team prepares and submits the Articles of Organization to the Arizona Corporation Commission and tracks it through approval.
Arizona LLC Filing Fee: $50
The official Arizona filing fee is $50 for the Articles of Organization, paid to the Arizona Corporation Commission; paying by card adds the Commission's 2.2% processing fee ($2 minimum), so $52 online. 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) | Covered for year one; $99 per year starting year two |
| State annual report fee | None (Arizona LLCs are exempt) |
$199 covers preparation, submission and a first year of statutory agent service. The Commission collects the state fee. From year two, the agent is $99 per year.
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. Filing happens online in the Commission's newer portal, arizonabusinesscenter.azcc.gov (it took over from eCorp in January 2026 and now asks new users for a government-issued ID), or on paper by mail.
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 resident or an authorized business at an Arizona street address, who accepts the appointment (online, within 72 hours of the emailed request, or on Form M002 on paper). The LLC can't be its own agent. We fill this role and keep your home address off the public record, at no added cost for the twelve months after we file and $99/year after that.
- Complete and file Form L010. Send it in, together with the Member or Manager Structure Attachment and the $50 fee, through the Business Center portal or the mail.
- 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; the Commission has announced an Attestation of Existence (start date not yet set) for LLCs with no filings in two years
- 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.
Done filing things yourself? $199 hands the Arizona filing to our team.
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)
- Accept service of process at that Arizona street address
- 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. We list our own address there in place of yours and scan every document to you the same day; that's bundled into year one with our formation and $99/year after.
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 Arizona Business Center posts current turnaround times; in early October 2026 it showed 12 days for regular LLC filings and 6 days expedited. 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; the first twelve months ride along with our $199 filing.
Launch Your Arizona LLC
You can file Form L010 directly with the Arizona Corporation Commission through the Arizona Business Center, 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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