Arizona LLC Articles of Organization (2026): Filing Guide

Q: How much does it cost to file Arizona's Articles of Organization?

The regular Articles filing fee is $50. The ACC currently lists online Articles filing at $85 total, including the $35 expedite fee. Separate accelerated-service fees may apply to next-day, same-day, or two-hour requests.

Q: Does my principal address need to be in Arizona?

No — your principal address can be inside or outside Arizona. Only your statutory agent's address must be a physical Arizona street address.

Q: Can I fix a mistake on my Articles of Organization after filing?

Yes — file Articles of Amendment for most corrections, or a Statement of Change ($5, or $40 expedited) for simpler changes like the statutory agent or address. Double-check every field before submitting to avoid this extra cost.

Q: Does Arizona charge an annual fee for LLCs after formation?

No. Once formed, Arizona LLCs pay no recurring ACC filing fee and file no annual report — your only ongoing ACC obligation is keeping your statutory agent current.

What the Articles of Organization Do

The Articles of Organization is the legal document that brings your Arizona LLC into existence. Once the ACC approves it, your LLC officially exists — you can get an EIN, open a business bank account, and start operating. Arizona uses the official Arizona Business Center (ABC) portal. The regular Articles fee remains $50, but the ACC currently lists online Articles filing at $85 because the online path includes the $35 expedite fee.

Filing-Readiness Checklist

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7 things to have ready before you file

Confirmed your LLC name is availableRan a search on the ACC's Business Entity Database

Secured your Arizona statutory agentName and physical AZ street address — ideally in Maricopa/Pima County

Got your Statutory Agent Acceptance signedAgent must formally accept the role

Decided member-managed vs manager-managedDetermines which Structure Attachment you'll need

Prepared your Member/Manager Structure AttachmentRequired — filing is rejected without it

Chosen your principal addressCan be inside or outside Arizona — appears on public record

Prepared the applicable filing total$50 regular; $85 expedited online; accelerated services cost extra

Check the boxes above as you prepare.

You're ready — File with Arizona

How to File

File online through the Arizona Business Center (ABC), entering your LLC name, statutory agent, principal address, and management structure.
Attach your Structure Attachment — Form L040 for manager-managed LLCs (must list any member owning 20%+), or the equivalent for member-managed LLCs.
Pay the applicable total: $50 regular or $85 expedited Articles processing, including the $35 expedite charge. The ACC FAQ lists the online Articles path at $85. Confirm current checkout options and the live processing schedule; accelerated services guarantee examination, not approval. ACC filing and service guidance.
Save your approval letter and Notice of Publication — you'll need them for your EIN application and the publication step.

File the Articles of Organization — $50Official Arizona Corporation Commission portal

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What's On the Form

Your LLC name, including the required designator.
Statutory agent name and Arizona street address.
Principal address — unlike the agent's address, this doesn't need to be in Arizona at all.
Management structure — member-managed or manager-managed, each requiring a specific Structure Attachment.
Manager-managed LLC: list every manager and each member who owns 20% or more of the profits or capital.
Member-managed LLC: list the name and address of every member, regardless of ownership percentage.
Organizer: the organizer signs the Articles and may—but does not have to—be a member or manager.
Effective date: use the filing date or choose a delayed effective date no more than 90 days after delivery to the ACC.

What happens after approvalYour LLC exists the moment Arizona approves the filing. There's no separate annual report to worry about — Arizona LLCs simply don't have one. But you'll receive a Notice of Publication with your approval letter, and unless your statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima County, that publication step is required within 60 days. See Step 6 for the full walkthrough.

Ahmad Adil's Take: The Structure Attachment is a common rejection point. For a member-managed LLC, list every member; for a manager-managed LLC, list every manager plus each member with at least 20% ownership. Match the attachment to the management choice, confirm the statutory agent's acceptance, and check the ACC's live processing schedule before paying for faster service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona Articles of Organization — FAQ

How much does it cost to file Arizona's Articles of Organization?

The regular Articles filing fee is $50. The ACC currently lists online Articles filing at $85 total, including the $35 expedite fee. Separate accelerated-service fees may apply to next-day, same-day, or two-hour requests.

How long does Arizona take to approve an LLC filing?

Check the ACC’s live processing schedule when filing; a fixed regular/expedited day count can become stale. Eligible electronic submissions without an upload may have a different processing path after agent acceptance. Accelerated services guarantee examination within the selected service period, not approval if corrections are needed.

What is the Structure Attachment and do I need it?

Yes. A member-managed LLC attaches the Member Structure Attachment and lists every member. A manager-managed LLC attaches the Manager Structure Attachment and lists every manager plus each member who owns 20% or more. The ACC can reject Articles submitted without the required attachment.

Does my principal address need to be in Arizona?

No — your principal address can be inside or outside Arizona. Only your statutory agent's address must be a physical Arizona street address.

What happens after my Arizona LLC is approved?

Your LLC legally exists. Next, get an EIN from the IRS, open a business bank account, set up your operating agreement, and complete the publication requirement within 60 days, unless your agent is in Maricopa or Pima County.

Can I fix a mistake on my Articles of Organization after filing?

Yes — file Articles of Amendment for most corrections, or a Statement of Change ($5, or $40 expedited) for simpler changes like the statutory agent or address. Double-check every field before submitting to avoid this extra cost.

Does Arizona charge an annual fee for LLCs after formation?

No. Once formed, Arizona LLCs pay no recurring ACC filing fee and file no annual report — your only ongoing ACC obligation is keeping your statutory agent current.

About the Author

Ahmad Adil

Ahmad Adil is the founder and CEO of LLC School. The filing details here — the $50 fee, the Structure Attachment requirement, processing times, and the Arizona Business Center transition — reflect current Arizona Corporation Commission guidance and A.R.S. § 29-3201. This is educational information, not legal advice.

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