Short answer: $85 to file, about $87 in year one, and about $0 a year after that. $50 (paper) or $87 (online with card fee), plus $30 to $300 for publication if outside Maricopa/Pima.
We've pulled these figures from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$87
$50 (paper) or $87 (online with card fee), plus $30 to $300 for publication if outside Maricopa/Pima.
Each year after
$0
Recurring annual government cost is $0.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $85 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $124 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $85 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $284 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Arizona compares
Arizona's LLC filing fee is $85. That's the 13th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Arizona comes in $19 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $85 | 38 of 51 |
| New Mexico | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Utah | $59 | 41 of 51 |
| California | $70 | 40 of 51 |
| Colorado | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Kansas | $85 | 38 of 51 |
Arizona fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form L010) | $85 | Statutory regular processing fee is $50. Filing online automatically folds in a $35 expedite fee, making it $85. Credit card payments add a 2.2% processing fee with a $2 minimum. |
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Publication requirement | Varies | Publish a Notice of Formation in a local newspaper three times within 60 days of formation. Waived if statutory agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Costs $30 to $300 elsewhere. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | $10 regular or $45 expedited. |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Termination | $35 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $10 to $50 | state or county |
LLC cost and fees: Arizona questions
What is the Arizona LLC filing fee?
$85 for Articles of Organization (Form L010). Statutory regular processing fee is $50. Filing online automatically folds in a $35 expedite fee, making it $85. Credit card payments add a 2.2% processing fee with a $2 minimum.
How much does an Arizona LLC cost per year?
About $0 a year in state fees. Recurring annual government cost is $0.
How much does LLC publication cost in Arizona?
Publish a Notice of Formation in a local newspaper three times within 60 days of formation. Waived if statutory agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Costs $30 to $300 elsewhere.
Is it cheaper to file an Arizona LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Arizona?
Next Day ($100), Same Day ($200), and 2-Hour processing ($400).
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed.