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Arizona LLC costs
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Verified core feesQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $85
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $85
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing (online) | Show the source text$85 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026An LLC is formed by filling Articles of Organization. You can file Articles of Organization online for $85. |
| No annual report | No annual report required Show the source textNo annual report required Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 202617. Do LLCs file annual reports? No, LLCs are not required to file annual reports. Only corporations are required to file annual reports. |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | Show the source textRequired: Yes Note: Conditional: certain documents require newspaper publication or posting to the Commission database; county determines the route and approval letter identifies whether newspaper publication is required. Newspaper cost is not provided. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 202614. Do I have to publish my document? By law, certain documents must be published in a newspaper of general circulation or posted to the A.C.C.'s database. The determining factor typically depends on the county where the business or statutory agent are located. Following the approval of your filing, the A.C.C. will inform you by letter if your document is required to be published. |
| Expedite | Show the source text$35 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Expedite ($35 in addition to the filing fee; the estimated processing time is typically 3-5 days) |
| Next day (received by 5:00pm the day prior) | Show the source text$100 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Next day ($100 in addition to the filing fee; the filing will be reviewed by the C.O.B. on the following business day) Cutoff Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 If choosing a next day service, the filing must be received by 5:00pm, the day prior. |
| Same day (received before 10:00am) | Show the source text$200 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Same day ($200 in addition to the filing fee; the filing will be reviewed by the C.O.B. on the same business day) Cutoff Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 If choosing a same day service, the filing must be received before 10:00am. |
| 2 hour (received before 3:00pm) | Show the source text$400 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 20262 hour ($400 in addition to the filing fee; The filing will be reviewed within 2 hours of receipt). Cutoff Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 If choosing a 2-hour service, the filing must be received before 3:00pm. |
| Processing note | Show the source textNote: Regular review typically 14–16 days; accelerated options quoted separately. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Regular (no additional fee; the estimated processing time is typically 14-16 days) |
| Recurring Rule | Show the source textNote: Explicit LLC annual-report exemption already cited in pass 2 notes; no numeric zero fee is derived from it. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 202617. Do LLCs file annual reports? No, LLCs are not required to file annual reports. Only corporations are required to file annual reports. |
Build your Arizona estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$85
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
No annual report required
- Year 1$85Formation filing fee
- Year 2$0No quoted fee scheduled
- Year 3$0No quoted fee scheduled
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Arizona Corporation Commission.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
Choosing a filing service?
Compare published plans, registered-agent billing, renewal conditions and refund policies, with links to each provider’s evidence.
Neighbouring states
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