Arizona LLC Formation Cost (2026)
Complete breakdown of Arizona LLC costs — from the initial filing fee to annual report fees, publication requirements, and ongoing taxes.
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Forming an LLC in Arizona: Full Cost Breakdown
To form an LLC in Arizona, you file Articles of Organization (sometimes called a Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Organization) with the Arizona Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $50.
Standard processing time is 14. Expedited processing is available: 3.
Arizona LLC Publication Requirement
Arizona requires LLCs to publish a notice of formation in local newspapers. Arizona requires newspaper publication within 60 days of formation unless your known place of business is in Maricopa or Pima county (estimated $50–$300).
Watch out
Arizona requires publication in a newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks (~$30–$100 depending on county).Pro tip
No annual report fee — one of the lowest ongoing costs in the US.Don't forget your Operating Agreement
Even though Arizona may not legally require it, an Operating Agreement protects your limited liability status and is essential if you have co-founders or a business bank account.Source: Arizona Secretary of State ↗
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Registered agent required in Arizona
Every LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical Arizona address to receive legal documents. Using a commercial service ($50–$150/yr) keeps your home address off the public record.