The Arizona LLC Publication Requirement, Explained
After forming an Arizona LLC, many owners are surprised by a “publication” step. It is a real requirement for most of the state — with a notable exception for two counties.
What publication means
Within 60 days after the Arizona Corporation Commission approves your Articles of Organization, most LLCs must publish a notice of formation in an ACC-approved newspaper in the county of the LLC’s known place of business, for three consecutive publications.
The Maricopa and Pima exemption
If your LLC’s known place of business is in Maricopa County or Pima County, you do not have to publish. The ACC posts those filings on its own website, which satisfies the notice requirement. LLCs based in any other Arizona county still must publish.
Why it matters
Skipping a required publication can create compliance problems down the road. Building the publication step into your formation process — where it applies — avoids that.
Attorney review pending. This page is published as general legal information and has not yet been reviewed by a licensed Arizona attorney.
Important
- This is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- Filing requirements and fees change; confirm current Arizona Corporation Commission rules before filing.
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