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Arizona LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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For example name reservation, publication, an operating agreement or a DBA.

Arizona LLC cost over 3 years
$50.00
$50.00to form
$0.00state fees a year
$0total $50.00
  • Filing fee
Arizona filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$50.00
Recurring state fee · no recurring state report$0.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$50.00

Arizona LLCs don't file annual reports. Online filing is $85 because it includes the $35 expedite fee. After approval, the Corporation Commission tells you by letter whether your articles must be published in a newspaper or are posted to its database; it depends on the county.

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How the Arizona LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Arizona? $50 to file with the state, then no recurring state report. With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $50 in state fees and three years cost $50. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $50

    Arizona charges $50 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. No recurring state report

    Arizona doesn't require a recurring report for LLCs.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Arizona. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Arizona LLCs don't file annual reports. Online filing is $85 because it includes the $35 expedite fee. After approval, the Corporation Commission tells you by letter whether your articles must be published in a newspaper or are posted to its database; it depends on the county.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Arizona LLC with no paid registered agent costs $50 in state fees: the $50 filing fee.

Arizona LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Arizona?

$50 to form, then no recurring state report. With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $50 in state fees and three years cost $50. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Arizona LLC filing fee?

$50 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Arizona site on 18 Oct 2026.

Does Arizona charge an annual fee for LLCs?

No recurring state report for LLCs. Arizona LLCs don't file annual reports. Online filing is $85 because it includes the $35 expedite fee. After approval, the Corporation Commission tells you by letter whether your articles must be published in a newspaper or are posted to its database; it depends on the county.

How much does a Arizona LLC cost per year?

Arizona charges no recurring state fee, so the yearly cost is a registered agent if you pay one, plus any local licenses.

How does Arizona compare with other states?

Arizona's filing fee is $50. 3 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 7 others charge the same $50. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Arizona official source 1 · Arizona official source 2 · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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