Arizona Foreign LLC Registration

Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Arizona.

Foreign Qualification

Filing fee: $150
Form: Application for Authority
Annual obligation: No annual report required
Processing time: 5-10 business days
Expedite: $35
Estimated year 1 cost: $150

Note: Arizona does not require LLCs to file annual reports. LLC filings are handled by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), not the Secretary of State. Mandatory publication requirement: must publish Notice of Formation in an approved newspaper within 60 days of formation (3 consecutive publications, $60-$120). Exempt if statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima County.

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Formation in Arizona

Formation fee: $50
Annual cost: No annual report
State income tax: Flat 2.5% income tax
Privacy: Moderate

Publication of Articles of Organization required within 60 days in all counties except Maricopa (Phoenix) and Pima (Tucson), where the ACC handles notice internally. Publication costs $60-$120 depending on county. No annual report required.

What triggers foreign qualification in Arizona?

Physical office or place of business
Employees working in the state
Recurring business transactions

Important to know

Failure to publish within 60 days triggers a 30-day warning from ACC. If still not published, ACC will terminate the LLC.

Sources

https://www.azcc.gov/corporations/home

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A registered agent is required for foreign qualification.

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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Arizona Secretary of State before filing.