Regular processing costs $50. Expedited processing costs $85 in total. Same-day service adds $200, next-day adds $100 and two-hour service adds $400 under the Commission instructions. Outside Maricopa and Pima counties the LLC also pays a newspaper to publish the notice.
Official sourceWhat does Arizona charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission, online or on paper. The articles name an organizer, a statutory agent who accepts the role, and the addresses the form asks for. |
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| Formation charges | Regular processing costs $50. Expedited processing costs $85 in total. Same-day service adds $200, next-day adds $100 and two-hour service adds $400 under the Commission instructions. Outside Maricopa and Pima counties the LLC also pays a newspaper to publish the notice. |
| Recurring filing | The Commission says LLCs are not required to file annual reports, and its LLC fee schedule lists no annual fee. Changes to the statutory agent or principal address need a $5 statement of change. |
| First and later due dates | There is no annual report date. The first deadline is publication. Within 60 days after the filing, the notice must run three times in a newspaper in the county of the agent's street address, unless that county is Maricopa or Pima, where the Commission posts the notice online. File an amendment or statement of change within 30 days of an agent or address change. |
| Registered agent and office | The statutory agent must have a place of business or residence in Arizona. The agent can be an Arizona resident individual, or an Arizona or authorized foreign corporation or LLC. The agent must accept the appointment, and the LLC must keep one at all times. |
| Taxes and other costs | Arizona's $50 is a filing fee, not a tax. Tax registration, city licenses, payroll accounts, agent service and newspaper publication costs depend on the county and the business. They are outside the state filing subtotal. |
When does the first Arizona LLC report fall due?
There is no annual report date. The first deadline is publication. Within 60 days after the filing, the notice must run three times in a newspaper in the county of the agent's street address, unless that county is Maricopa or Pima, where the Commission posts the notice online. File an amendment or statement of change within 30 days of an agent or address change.
The Commission says LLCs are not required to file annual reports, and its LLC fee schedule lists no annual fee. Changes to the statutory agent or principal address need a $5 statement of change.
Who can be the Arizona registered agent?
The statutory agent must have a place of business or residence in Arizona. The agent can be an Arizona resident individual, or an Arizona or authorized foreign corporation or LLC. The agent must accept the appointment, and the LLC must keep one at all times.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Save the approved articles, sign an operating agreement and get an EIN when needed. Check the approval letter for the publication instructions, then confirm the tax and license accounts that match the business.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the state filing fees?
Arizona's $50 is a filing fee, not a tax. Tax registration, city licenses, payroll accounts, agent service and newspaper publication costs depend on the county and the business. They are outside the state filing subtotal.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Corporation Commission LLC fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Commission business services FAQ - reviewed October 1, 2026
- A.R.S. 29-3201 formation and publication - reviewed October 1, 2026
- A.R.S. 29-3115 statutory agent - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Articles of Organization instructions - reviewed October 1, 2026
- A.R.S. 29-3202 amendments and changes - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Arizona LLC file an annual report?
No. The Arizona Corporation Commission says LLCs are not required to file annual reports. Only corporations file them.
Does Arizona still require LLC publication?
Yes. Within 60 days after filing, the notice must run three times in a newspaper in the county of the statutory agent's street address. In Maricopa and Pima counties the Commission posts it online instead.
How much does Arizona expedited filing cost?
Expedited processing is $85 in total, which is $35 more than regular processing. Same-day service adds $200, next-day adds $100 and two-hour service adds $400.
Who can be an Arizona statutory agent?
An Arizona resident individual, or an Arizona or authorized foreign corporation or LLC, with a place of business or residence in Arizona. The agent must accept the appointment.
Will Arizona ask my LLC to confirm it still exists?
The Commission published a policy to ask LLCs with no filings in two years to attest that they still operate. It lists the effective date as to be determined.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.