AZ · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in Arizona.
Arizona's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
At a glance
Arizona formation snapshot
- LLC filing fee
- $50
- Corp filing fee
- $60
- Annual / franchise
- $0 LLC / corp annual report varies
- Annual report due
- Varies by entity
- State income tax
- 4.9% flat personal; corporate graduated
- Typical processing
- 1–3 weeks
Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
Why this state
Why form in Arizona
Arizona supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–3 weeks.
State income tax posture here: 4.9% flat personal; corporate graduated. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.
If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Arizona, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.
Process
Step-by-step formation in Arizona
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
- 7State and local business licenses
- 8First-year compliance calendar
Compliance
Ongoing compliance in Arizona
- Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Arizona. Typical timing: Varies by entity. Typical fee context: $0 LLC / corp annual report varies.
- Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Arizona at all times.
- Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.
State-specific notes
- Fees, due dates, and portals in Arizona change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
- Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.
Tax snapshot
Arizona tax at a glance
4.9% flat personal; corporate graduated
FAQ
Arizona formation questions
Ready to form in Arizona?
Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.