Form your company in Arizona

Why form an LLC in Arizona?

Arizona is cheap to maintain — a $50 filing fee, no annual report, and no franchise tax. The catches are a one-time newspaper publication requirement (waived only in Maricopa and Pima counties), slow standard processing, and a personal income tax. Solid if you operate in Arizona.

A quick reminder from us: forming in a state where you do not actually operate usually means you still have to register (foreign-qualify) in your home state, often with little or no tax benefit. If you are unsure, tell us how you plan to operate and we will recommend the right fit — free.

Costs and fees

The Arizona Secretary of State charges roughly $50 to file Articles of Organization, with an ongoing state cost of about None (no annual report, no franchise tax). $50 filing fee; no annual report or franchise tax; flat 2.5% personal income tax; newspaper publication required outside Maricopa/Pima counties. State fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service fee.

• Filing fee: $50 (approximate)
• Ongoing state cost: None (no annual report, no franchise tax)
• Typical processing time: 2–3 wks standard, ~5 days expedited (+$35)

Taxes and privacy

Personal state income tax in Arizona: Yes. Owner privacy on the public record is generally rated low.

Your federal tax obligations (and your EIN) are the same regardless of the state you choose — a single-member LLC is taxed as a pass-through by default, and we can obtain your EIN even if you do not have an SSN.

Pros of forming in Arizona

• Low $50 filing fee
• No annual report and no franchise tax — very low ongoing maintenance
• Flat, relatively low state personal income tax (2.5%)
• Publication requirement is waived if your known place of business is in Maricopa or Pima County (Phoenix/Tucson metros)

Things to weigh

• One-time newspaper publication requirement outside Maricopa/Pima counties adds cost and a step
• Standard processing is slow (often a couple of weeks); fast turnaround needs a ~$35 expedite fee
• Members or managers are named on the public Articles — low privacy
• Arizona still taxes personal income, and it offers no special edge for a non-US remote founder

Banking for your Arizona LLC

An Arizona LLC can bank with any US provider — formation state doesn't restrict account opening. Fintechs such as Mercury, Relay, and Wise onboard LLCs from any state, non-US founders included, with the usual KYC/beneficial-owner checks.

Whichever state you choose, we prepare the documents banks ask for and can obtain your EIN even without an SSN. Bank and provider approval is always their decision — we are not affiliated with any bank.

Is Arizona right for you?

Best for: Arizona-based founders wanting low ongoing costs. If you operate physically in Arizona, forming here keeps things simple. If you are a remote or non-US founder without a specific reason to choose Arizona, a low-cost, privacy-friendly state like Wyoming or New Mexico is often the better default.

Not sure? Start your application and we will confirm the best state for your situation before anything is filed.