Arizona LLC Formation FAQs: Cost, Taxes & Setup
By Arizona LLC attorneys Richard Keyt (480-664-7478 & rk@keytlaw.com) and his son Richard C. Keyt (480-664-7472 & rck@keytlaw.com). We have formed over 10,000 LLCs and have 432 five-star reviews on Google, Facebook & Birdeye. Book a free office, phone or Zoom consultation.
Every week people call us with the same questions about forming an Arizona limited liability company: What does it cost? Do I need a statutory agent? How do I get an EIN and open a bank account? How will the IRS tax my LLC? Should my spouse be a member? This page answers those questions and more.
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Updated August 22, 2026, by Richard Keyt, Arizona LLC attorney
Arizona LLC Formation FAQ Topics
This comprehensive FAQ provides authoritative legal and administrative details on forming an Arizona LLC. Key topics covered include:
Costs & Filing Fees: Details on the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) $50 regular and $85 expedited filing fees.
Processing Timelines: We get Articles of Organization approved the same day we are hired and paid. Expected ACC approval times, including 30-day regular processing, 5-7 day expedited paper processing, and instant/10-minute online expedited processing.
Publication Requirements: Rules regarding when an LLC must publish a notice in a local newspaper (required for statutory agents located outside Maricopa and Pima counties). When we are the statutory agent we are in Maricopa County so publication is not required.
Taxation: An overview of the four ways an LLC can be taxed by the IRS (sole proprietorship, partnership, C-corporation, etc.).
Formation Options: A comparison between a 10-step Do-It-Yourself online formation process and hiring KEYTLaw using their Bronze, Silver, or Gold (confidential) LLC packages.
This FAQ details the Arizona LLC formation services and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provided by KEYTLaw, an Arizona law firm led by attorneys Richard Keyt and Richard C. Keyt. The firm has formed over 10,000 LLCs and offers three tiered formation packages that feature same-day document preparation and lifetime free legal support for LLC-related questions:
Bronze Package ($497): Covers the essential LLC formation services, including drafting and filing the Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
Silver Package ($897): The firm’s most popular tier. It includes everything in the Bronze package, plus the preparation of a custom LLC Operating Agreement, obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, and access to the comprehensive 170-page Arizona LLC Operations Manual.
Gold Package ($1,397): Designed for privacy and estate planning, this “Confidential LLC” package includes all Silver features plus a custom revocable living trust. This trust keeps the owner’s name and home address off the ACC’s public records and ensures the LLC can pass to heirs without going through probate.
The FAQ section clarifies important procedural details, including ACC processing timelines (regular vs. expedited filing fees), the legal necessity of having a well-written Operating Agreement for asset protection, statutory agent requirements, and the step-by-step process for hiring KEYTLaw either online or by telephone.
Watch our video about Forming a Confidential Arizona LLC that keeps your name and address off the public records of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
This overview from the attorneys directly explains their Bronze, Silver, and Gold LLC packages, providing helpful context on how the confidential trust structure protects a business owner’s public information.
Every Arizona LLC and corporation must designate a Statutory Agent (sometimes called a “Registered Agent”) to receive official legal and state documents. This mandatory point of contact ensures your business stays compliant with the Arizona Corporation Commission (AZCC).
Who can be an agent? An Arizona resident or a business entity authorized to act as an SA, provided they maintain a physical street address in the state (not a PO Box) and are publicly accessible.
What are their duties? The agent must have a physical presence, accept legal notices promptly, and forward all crucial documents to your LLC.
How do you change one? A specific “Statement of Change” form must be filed directly with the AZCC.
This FAQ covers:
Topic: How to get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for an Arizona Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Authors: Richard Keyt and Richard C. Keyt, Arizona LLC and estate planning attorneys.
Core Concept: Every new Arizona LLC requires a federal EIN to legally operate and maintain corporate formalities, most notably to open a business bank account.
Content: A comprehensive FAQ section answering the most common questions new LLC owners have regarding the rules, requirements, and steps to apply for an EIN with the IRS.
This FAQ guide by Arizona LLC attorneys at KEYTLaw explains the steps and requirements for opening a business bank account for a newly formed Arizona Limited Liability Company (LLC). It details the essential documents banks require, including an IRS-issued Employer Identification Number (EIN), approved Articles of Organization from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), and an LLC Operating Agreement. The article also highlights the legal importance of using a dedicated business bank account to separate finances, maintain the corporate veil, and protect personal assets from business liabilities.
This FAQ page, authored by Arizona LLC attorneys Richard Keyt and Richard C. Keyt, explains how Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are taxed by the IRS and the state of Arizona. It clarifies that the IRS does not have a specific tax category for LLCs, detailing the default tax classifications for single-member LLCs (disregarded entities) and multi-member LLCs (partnerships), as well as how business owners can elect to have their LLC taxed as an S Corporation or C Corporation.
This FAQ explains why married individuals who form an Arizona LLC without their spouse must have the non-owner spouse sign a disclaimer. Because Arizona is a community property state, signing a spousal disclaimer ensures that the LLC membership interest is legally protected and classified as the owner spouse’s sole and separate property, rather than joint community property.
Yes, a minor can own an interest in an Arizona LLC because Arizona law does not have a minimum age requirement for LLC members. However, because minors lack the legal capacity to enter into legally binding contracts, they cannot sign agreements, open business bank accounts, or actively manage the company. To operate successfully, an LLC with a minor member typically requires an adult manager, parent, guardian, or a trust to handle the business’s legal and financial obligations.
California imposes an $800 minimum annual franchise tax on every LLC doing business in California — including Arizona LLCs owned by California residents. If you live in California and run your business from California, your Arizona LLC must register as a foreign LLC with the California Secretary of State and pay the same $800 annual tax as a California LLC.
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