The formation map
An Arizona LLC is formed when its Articles of Organization become effective after filing with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The filing is the start—not the end—of the compliance map.
What the Articles identify
A.R.S. §29-3201 lists the required formation information. In plain language:
- an available LLC name
- a principal address
- an Arizona statutory agent and the agent’s Arizona addresses
- a member-managed or manager-managed structure and the names and addresses the statute requires for that structure
The official-source sequence
- 1. Check the entity and name rules. The LLC name must satisfy Arizona’s naming statute, and a regulated profession or activity may have additional rules.
- 2. Identify management and public information. The Articles disclose the principal address, statutory agent information, management structure, and the people the statute requires for that structure.
- 3. Use the ACC filing source. The Commission’s Articles instructions and Arizona Business Center are the official operational starting points.
- 4. Track publication after approval. The statutory agent’s street-address county controls whether the ACC posts the notice online or newspaper publication applies.
- 5. Keep the company records. The operating agreement is not filed with the ACC; it is maintained with the company’s records.
- 6. Check tax and license agencies separately. An EIN, Arizona TPT license, city license, or activity-specific permit depends on what the business does and how it is organized.
Verified government fees
Regular processing
$50
Articles of Organization
Expedited total
$85
Includes the expedite surcharge
ACC LLC fee schedule revision 2026-03; verified 2026-08-15.
What varies
Do not treat a private package price as a state fee
Newspaper publication, commercial statutory-agent service, help with an operating agreement, and business licenses can all vary. This guide leaves those as “varies” unless a responsible government source publishes a statewide amount.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Arizona LLC filings go?
Articles of Organization are delivered to the Arizona Corporation Commission. The Arizona Business Center is the Commission’s official online filing system.
What is the current Arizona LLC filing fee?
The ACC fee schedule lists $50 for regular processing of Articles of Organization and $85 total for expedited processing.
Does an Arizona LLC need a statutory agent?
Every Arizona LLC must designate and continuously maintain an eligible statutory agent with a place of business or residence in Arizona.
Do Arizona LLCs file annual reports?
No. The Arizona Corporation Commission states that LLCs are not required to file annual reports. Corporations follow a different rule.
Does Arizona Legal Co. form or file an LLC?
No. Arizona Legal Co. publishes general information and links to official sources. It is not a law firm and does not prepare documents, file forms, provide legal services, or give legal advice.
