Arizona Corporation Commission — contact, fees, and licensing
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Arizona Official SOS WebsiteArizona's business entity registrations are handled by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Corporations Division, not the Secretary of State. The ACC is an independent state agency established by the Arizona Constitution. It operates two public offices — Phoenix and Tucson — both accepting in-person filings and walk-in inquiries during business hours.
Updated August 2026
Office contact
- Phoenix address
- 1300 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Tucson address
- 400 W. Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone (call center)
- (602) 542-3026
- Fax
- (602) 542-4100
- answers@azcc.gov
- Office hours
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (both offices, closed state holidays)
- Online portal
- arizonabusinesscenter.azcc.gov
- Corporations Division homepage
- azcc.gov/corporations
Industry-specific licenses
Industry-specific licenses — contractors, real estate brokers, healthcare professionals, financial advisors, and others — are regulated by boards and agencies specific to each profession. The Arizona Business One Stop portal builds a personalized list for any business type.
Entity formation and filing fees
All fees below are from the ACC's official fee schedules, linked from azcc.gov/corporations (confirmed August 2026). Standard (regular) processing times are listed; expedited services are available for additional fees. Online LLC filings are processed at expedited speed, so the online LLC formation fee is the expedited rate. Verify all amounts at azcc.gov/corporations before filing.
| Filing | Standard fee / Expedited fee |
|---|---|
| LLC — Articles of Organization | $50 standard / $85 expedited (online filings processed at this rate) |
| For-profit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation | $60 standard / $95 expedited |
| Nonprofit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation | $40 standard / $75 expedited |
| Corporation Annual Report (for-profit) | $45 standard / $80 expedited |
| Nonprofit Annual Report | $10 standard / $45 expedited |
| LLC Annual Report | Not required — LLCs have no annual report obligation in Arizona |
| Name Reservation (120 days, non-renewable) | $10 standard / $45 expedited |
| Certificate of Good Standing | $10 standard (7–10 business days) / $45 expedited (instant, online) |
| Reinstatement (after administrative dissolution) | $100 standard / $135 expedited |
| Foreign LLC — Foreign Registration Statement | $150 standard / $185 expedited |
| Foreign Corporation — Application for Authority | $175 standard / $210 expedited |
| Document copy (uncertified, per page) | $0.50 (corporations) / $5 plus $0.50 per page (LLCs) |
| Certified copy | $5 plus $0.50 per page |
Same-day and priority filing services are available for corporations and LLCs at additional cost: next-day service adds $100; same-day (document by 10:00 a.m.) adds $200; 2-hour service (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) adds $400 per document. All fees are non-refundable under Arizona law.
Key Arizona state licensing agencies
Arizona Department of Revenue
- What it covers
- Transaction privilege tax (TPT) license — required for businesses making taxable sales in Arizona
- Website
- aztaxes.gov
Arizona Secretary of State
- What it covers
- Trade name and DBA registrations, trademarks, UCC filings (separate from ACC)
- Website
- azsos.gov/business/tntm
Arizona Department of Economic Security
- What it covers
- Unemployment insurance tax registration, required once an employer has employees
Arizona Business One Stop
- What it covers
- Consolidated licensing portal — generates a personalized checklist of permits and licenses based on business type and location
- Website
- businessonestop.az.gov
This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Arizona Corporation Commission or any state agency listed above. Contact information and fees verified against official ACC sources, August 2026. Verify current fees at the official state website. Last verified: August 2026.