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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.
Need a registered agent in Arizona?
A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.
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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.