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Arizona . 2026 filing guide

Arizona Secretary of State filings, deadlines, and how to do them right.

Annual reports, business search, registered agent changes, reinstatement, dissolution, tax registration. Every Arizona filing explained, plus the business environment, regulatory bodies, and a year-round compliance calendar. Verified against the Arizona Corporation Commission as of June 2026.

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Verified against Arizona Corporation Commission on Jun 12, 2026
Agency
Arizona Corporation Commission
Branded as Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)
Phone
602-542-3026
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm MST
Annual due
Anniversary (Corps); LLCs do not file
$9 per month
Processing
5-7 business days
Online filings
Arizona business environment

Why founders choose Arizona (and what to know first)

AZ LLCs do not file annual reports (major compliance simplification). Low formation fee ($50). 2.5% flat individual income tax. Pro-business Phoenix metro environment.

Economy
~$420B economy
Registered entities
~700,000 active entities
New formations / year
~120,000 annually
Key industries
Technology, aerospace, healthcare, mining, semiconductors, agriculture, tourism
Agency overview

Arizona Secretary of State Overview: at a glance.

Filings, fees, deadlines, and where to file. The Secretary of State is the primary business agency.

Filing details

How Arizona handles Secretary of State Overview.

Where to fileSecretary of State office, online portal, or by mail with the required fee.
TurnaroundStandard processing: 5-10 business days. Expedited service available for an additional state fee.
Required informationEntity name + ID, current officers and registered agent, principal office address.
Common pitfallsMismatched officer addresses, expired registered agent, missed prior reports causing administrative dissolution.
Frequently asked

Arizona Secretary of State Overview questions.

How much does Secretary of State Overview cost in Arizona?

The state filing fee varies. Check the current Secretary of State fee schedule, or use our formation cost calculator for the full year-one total.

How long does it take?

Standard processing is typically 5-10 business days. Most states offer expedited service for an additional fee.

Can File.Business handle the filing for me?

Yes. We file in all 51 jurisdictions on a flat $0 service fee + state cost basis. The Compliance Subscription bundles annual reports and registered agent service.

What happens if I miss a filing?

Late filings typically trigger penalties starting at $50-$400 depending on the state, plus the risk of administrative dissolution after 60-120 days delinquent.

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