Starting an Arizona limited liability corporation (LLC) online costs $50. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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How Much Does an Arizona LLC Cost?
Fee for filing an Arizona LLC online: $50
The $50 charge to submit your LLC’s Articles of Organization online with the Arizona Corporation Commission is the principal expense of incorporating an LLC.
Budget for Publication: $30-$300
Arizona requires newly established LLCs to publish a Notice of LLC Formation in an authorised newspaper in the county of the LLC’s primary office for three consecutive weeks. This must be completed within 60 days of the company’s creation.
Depending on the jurisdiction, the price ranges from $30 to $300. Businesses with their primary address in Maricopa or Pima counties are exempt from publishing a Notice of LLC Formation.
Fee for Registered Agent
You may be your own registered agent in Arizona (known as a statutory agent), but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, reminds you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.
The Cost of Creating a Foreign LLC in Arizona
If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Arizona, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Arizona.
The fee for forming an Arizona foreign LLC is $150. A foreign LLC may be registered in Arizona by submitting a Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025).
Permits and Licenses for Businesses
Depending on your industry and geographic area, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Arizona. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure
Other Fees for Filing an LLC
There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:
Reservation of an LLC Name:
By completing an Application to Reserve Limited Liability Company Name (Form L001) and paying the filing fee, you may reserve your name for up to 120 days prior to LLC creation. This price is $45 if you file online and $10 if you file by mail.
DBA (Doing Business As) Name:
To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file a Trade Name Application and pay the $10 filing fee.
Copies of Documents:
Order document copies of your Arizona business paperwork from the Arizona Corporation Commission for $5 + $0.50 per page. Certified copies are also available for $15 plus $0.50 per page.
Status Certificate:
This document, also known as an Arizona certificate of good standing, may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State and paying the $10 cost. Banks and lending institutions often demand a certificate of status.
How to Form an Arizona LLC on Your Own
Creating an LLC on your own is simple; just follow the five procedures outlined below.
Five Simple Steps to Forming an LLC in Arizona
Step 1: Give Your Arizona LLC a Name
Step 2: Select a Statutory Agent.
Step 3: Submit the Articles of Incorporation.
Step 4: Fulfill the Arizona LLC Publication Requirement.
Create an Operating Agreement in Step 5
Step 6: Obtain an EIN
Step 1: Give Your Arizona LLC a Name
When naming your Arizona LLC, you must use a name that:
Is legal to use in the state of Arizona.
Meets the naming criteria of Arizona
Is a web domain available?
Step 2: Select a Statutory Agent.
In Arizona, all LLCs must designate a statutory agent. A statutory agent serves as your LLC’s primary point of contact with the state. Most significantly, they are in charge of receiving service of process in the event that your company is sued.
Your statutory agent in Arizona must:
You must be at least 18 years old.
Have an Arizona physical address
Be accessible to receive process service during regular business hours.
Your statutory agent must agree to appointment in Arizona by completing and submitting a statutory agent acceptance form.
Step 3: Submit the Articles of Incorporation.
The Arizona Create L010 – Articles of Organization is a document used to form an LLC that is submitted with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The charge for submitting the Articles of Organization is $50, which may be paid online, by mail, or in person.
4th step: Finish the Arizona LLC Publication Requirement.
Arizona requires newly established LLCs to publish a Notice of LLC Formation in an authorised newspaper in the county of the LLC’s primary office for three consecutive weeks. This must be completed within 60 days of the company’s creation.
Depending on the jurisdiction, the price ranges from $30 to $300.
Exceptions: Businesses with their primary address in Maricopa or Pima counties are exempt from publishing a Notice of LLC Formation.
Create an Operating Agreement in Step 5
An operating agreement is not necessary for Arizona LLCs, although it is recommended.
What exactly is an operating agreement? An operating agreement is a legal document that outlines an LLC’s ownership and running processes.
Why are operating agreements necessary? A detailed operating agreement guarantees that all firm owners are on the same page and decreases the likelihood of future disagreement.
Step 6: Obtain an EIN
What exactly is an EIN? An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is a nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to a firm in order to identify it for tax reporting reasons. An EIN is effectively a company’s Social Security number (SSN).
Why do I need an EIN? An EIN is necessary for the following purposes:
Establishing a business bank account
Employee Recruitment