Arizona LLC Articles of Organization (2026)
Learn how to file the Arizona LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.
LLC Route Editorial Team
Reviewed against official state and federal resources.
Updated July 27, 2026
Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.
Arizona LLCs are formed by filing Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The basic filing fee is $50, and the statutory agent must accept the appointment.
Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with the Arizona Corporation Commission before filing.
Quick answer
| Item | Arizona LLC |
|---|---|
| Formation document | Articles of Organization |
| Filing office | Arizona Corporation Commission |
| Basic filing fee | $50 |
| Online same-day/expedite | $35 additional when available |
| Statutory agent required? | Yes |
| Publication required? | Often yes, unless ACC database publication rule applies |
| EIN included? | No |
What the Articles require
Arizona law says Articles of Organization must include:
| Field | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| LLC name | Exact legal name with LLC designator |
| Principal address | Company principal address |
| Statutory agent | Name plus Arizona street and mailing address |
| Management structure | Member-managed or manager-managed |
| Member/manager details | Member-managed: all members; manager-managed: managers and 20%+ members |
Filing workflow
- Search the name.
- Choose statutory agent.
- Confirm agent acceptance.
- Decide member-managed or manager-managed.
- Prepare required member/manager information.
- File Articles with ACC.
- Pay filing and expedite fee if chosen.
- Save approved records.
- Complete publication if required.
- Create operating agreement.
- Apply for EIN if needed.
- Register for TPT or employer accounts if required.
Publication after filing
Within 60 days after ACC files the Articles, the required information must either be published in a newspaper for three consecutive publications or be added by ACC to the database process if the statutory agent address is in a county with population over 800,000.
Do not skip this step without confirming your agent county.
What Articles do not do
Articles do not:
- Create the operating agreement
- Apply for EIN
- Register for TPT
- Register for payroll/unemployment
- Obtain city licenses
- Complete publication in counties where publication is required
- Open a bank account
- Clear trademarks
Articles FAQ
How much are Arizona Articles of Organization?
The basic fee is $50.
Why do some people say Arizona online filing is $85?
ACC has described same-day online approval using a $35 expedite fee with the $50 Articles fee.
Does Arizona require publication?
Often yes, unless the ACC database publication rule applies based on the statutory agent’s county.
Is EIN included?
No. EIN is obtained separately from the IRS.
Official resources
- Arizona LLC formation statute
- Arizona Corporation Commission fee information
- Arizona ACC online filing notice
- Arizona statutory agent statute
- Arizona Business One Stop
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