2026 Arizona fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Arizona?
Every Arizona LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the no annual report required, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Arizona costs $50 in one-time state filing fees. Arizona charges no annual report fee, so there is no recurring state cost. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $199, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$50
No annual report required
None
Processing time
14-16 business days
Arizona LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $50 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$35 | One time, 5-7 business days |
| No annual report required | None | Not required |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Newspaper publication | $30-$300 (varies by county; Maricopa and Pima counties exempt) | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $199 | All in |
No annual state fees. 2.5% flat personal income tax (2024) on pass-through LLC members who are Arizona residents.
What founders in Arizona overpay for
- Publication in a newspaper is required for LLCs formed outside Maricopa/Pima counties within 60 days — miss it and dissolution follows.
- Standard filings can take 3+ weeks; budget for expedited processing if you need to open a bank account quickly.
- Late filing penalties. N/A
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. 4.9% corporate income tax on C-Corp elections.
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Start your Arizona LLC for $199
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
Registered agent included Filed within one business day