What an LLC Costs in Arizona
The Arizona LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: Articles of Organization cost $50.00 with regular processing or $85.00 with expedited processing. The Commission's FAQ says Articles of Organization can be filed online for $85. Arizona Corporation Commission, Schedule of Fees – Limited Liability Companies (Rev. 3.2026); ACC Business Services FAQs
| LLC filing fee | Articles of Organization cost $50.00 with regular processing or $85.00 with expedited processing. The Commission's FAQ says Articles of Organization can be filed online for $85. Optional accelerated review costs extra: $100 (next day), $200 (same day) or $400 (2-hour). |
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| Annual report | The ACC states: "No, LLCs are not required to file annual reports. Only corporations are required to file annual reports." |
| Publication requirement | Within 60 days after the ACC files the articles of organization, a notice of the filing must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the statutory agent's street address for three consecutive publications, unless the statutory agent's street address is in a county with more than 800,000 people, in which case the ACC posts the information in its online database instead. The ACC says it will tell you by letter after approval if publication is required. Filing the newspaper's affidavit of publication with the ACC is optional. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arizona?
Articles of Organization cost $50.00 with regular processing or $85.00 with expedited processing. The Commission's FAQ says Articles of Organization can be filed online for $85. Optional accelerated review costs extra: $100 (next day), $200 (same day) or $400 (2-hour).
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Arizona?
The ACC states: "No, LLCs are not required to file annual reports. Only corporations are required to file annual reports."
Does Arizona require an LLC to publish a notice?
Within 60 days after the ACC files the articles of organization, a notice of the filing must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the statutory agent's street address for three consecutive publications, unless the statutory agent's street address is in a county with more than 800,000 people, in which case the ACC posts the information in its online database instead. The ACC says it will tell you by letter after approval if publication is required. Filing the newspaper's affidavit of publication with the ACC is optional.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.