Arizona LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Arizona before you file, then see Arizona's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Arizona
Filing Fee
$50
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
None
Not required
Name Reservation
$10
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Arizona?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Arizona costs $50. Arizona doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. If your statutory agent is outside Maricopa and Pima counties, you also need to publish a notice in a local newspaper.

  • Articles of Organization

    Regular processing. Add $35 for expedited processing. Source →

    $50

  • Newspaper publication

    Within 60 days of approval, publish a notice three times in a newspaper in your statutory agent’s county. It isn’t needed if the agent is in Maricopa or Pima County. Source →

    Set by the newspaper

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $10

  • Trade nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $10

Checked against official Arizona sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Arizona

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Arizona requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Processing Time

Regular processing usually takes 14–16 days.

The $35 expedite fee cuts that to about 3–5 days. Next-day ($100), same-day ($200) and 2-hour ($400) service are also available.

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Contact the Arizona Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

602-542-4100

Address Information

Mailing Address

1300 W. Washington St. 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2929

Physical Address

1300 W. Washington St. 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2929

Official Arizona Resources

Arizona LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Arizona’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Arizona law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Arizona Corporation Commission (A.R.S. § 29-3112). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Arizona law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Arizona Corporation Commission (A.R.S. § 29-3112). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Arizona name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days. It can’t be renewed.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Arizona costs $50. Arizona doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. If your statutory agent is outside Maricopa and Pima counties, you also need to publish a notice in a local newspaper.

Regular processing usually takes 14–16 days. The $35 expedite fee cuts that to about 3–5 days. Next-day ($100), same-day ($200) and 2-hour ($400) service are also available.

Yes, Arizona requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Arizona doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Registering a trade name with the Arizona Secretary of State is optional and costs $10. It lasts five years.

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