How to incorporate in Arizona (AZ)

There are three ways to incorporate your business in Arizona: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Active Filings.

We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to our competitors.

Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have the peace of mind that only Active Filings can bring them.

If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please let us help you with this information that we have collected from your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.

Arizona Corporate Name Endings

Name must contain the word "association", "corporation", company", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation. The name shall not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an unlawful purpose. The name shall be distinguishable from the name of domestic, non-profit, or foreign corporations authorized to transact business; the reserved or registered name of a corporation; the fictitious name of a foreign corporation; the name of a limited liability company or foreign limited liability company; the partnership name of a limited liability partnership, registered limited liability partnership, or registered foreign limited liability partnership.

AZ Articles of Incorporation Requirements

Director Information

* Minimum Number - One or more.

* Residence Requirements. - No provision.

* Age Requirements - None.

* Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

* An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial fees.

Yearly Requirements

* Annual Statements

* An annual report & certificate of disclosure must be filed each year. The filing fee is $45. The statement must be filed to the Corporation Commission by the 15th day of the 3rd month after close of calendar or fiscal year adopted by corporation for Arizona income tax purposes.

Income Tax Rate

* The income tax rate is 9.0% of net income or $50, whichever is greater. The minimum tax is $50.

For more information on taxes, visit http://www.revenue.state.az.us/

Starting Your Business in Arizona:

Click here to file articles of incorporation (or organization) in Arizona


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