Arizona is one of the cheaper states for an LLC. Here are the real numbers, including the fees most sites forget to mention.
Two numbers matter most in Arizona. The state charges $50 to form an LLC, and it charges nothing for an annual report because there is not one. After that, your cost depends on your county and whether you hire a statutory agent.
The state filing fee is $50. A statutory agent service adds $9.99 a year. From a Maricopa County agent, publication costs nothing, so a typical first-year total lands near $60.
Below are the fees you may run into, from the state filing to optional add-ons. The publication line is the one that changes most, based on the county of your agent.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $50 | Paid to the Arizona Corporation Commission |
| Foreign LLC registration | $150 | For an out-of-state LLC entering Arizona |
| Newspaper publication | $0 to $300 | $0 in Maricopa or Pima County |
| Statutory agent service | $9.99 a year | Flat, every year with us |
| Annual report | $0 | Arizona does not require one for LLCs |
| Statement of Change (switch agents) | $5 | Free when we file it for you |
Not from the state. Arizona LLCs owe no annual report and no yearly filing fee. Your only recurring cost is a statutory agent, if you use one, at $9.99 a year with us.
Incorporating runs $60 to file, and a corporation does file an annual report, roughly $45 on its incorporation anniversary. If you plan to raise money, the extra paperwork can be worth it.
Not sure which entity fits? Start with our LLC guide or the corporation guide.
A Maricopa County agent removes the publication fee and keeps your address private. $9.99 a year.
