How Long Does It Take To Form an LLC in Arizona? (Guide)
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), not the Secretary of State, charges $50 to file Articles of Organization. Filing normally takes 14 to 16 days. The ACC's $200 Same Day Service promises review by 5 PM instead.
You can file online, by mail or in person. The ACC's Business Services FAQ lists that typical range. It also links to the Arizona Business Center portal for this week's wait times.
LLCs outside Maricopa and Pima counties must also publish a newspaper notice within 60 days of approval. Those two counties skip the printed notice because the Commission posts it in its own database instead.
Quick Summary
- Paying online by card skips the extra step of mailing a signed check, so your Articles of Organization reach the ACC faster.
- Budget for a paid rush tier if you have a firm deadline. The ACC's normal timeline runs 14 to 16 days.
- Confirm your statutory agent's county before you file. If you miss the newspaper deadline, it can cause a compliance problem after approval.
| Filing Method | Fee | Turnaround | Available Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (Online, Mail, or In Person) | $50 | Typically 14 to 16 days (ACC FAQ estimate) | Arizona Business Center (ABC), mail, or in person |
| Expedited Upgrade | $85 total (+$35) | Typically 3 to 5 days (ACC FAQ estimate) | Online, mail, or in person |
| Next Day Service | +$100 | By 5 PM the next business day (received by 5 PM) | Online, fax, or in person only |
| Same Day Service | +$200 | By 5 PM the same business day (received by 10 AM) | Online, fax, or in person only |
| Two-Hour Service | +$400 | Within 2 hours of receipt (received by 3 PM) | Online, fax, or in person only |
How to Speed Up Your Arizona LLC Filing
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) offers three paid tiers. Each one promises review by a set deadline instead of the usual wait of 14 to 16 days. All three cost extra on top of your document's normal filing fee.
Two-Hour Service costs $400. It guarantees review within two hours if the ACC gets your filing by 3 PM. Same Day Service costs $200. It reviews filings by 5 PM if they arrive before 10 AM.
Next Day Service costs $100. It reviews filings by 5 PM the next business day [1]. None of the three accept mailed documents. You can only use online submission, fax or an in-person walk-in.
What It Costs to File an Arizona LLC
Filing Articles of Organization with the ACC costs $50 for standard processing. That's the same fee whether you submit online, by mail or in person [2].
For timelines across every state, see our full guide on how long it takes to form an LLC. The sections below cover what each filing method looks like in practice, plus the separate $35 expedited upgrade.
Filing Online Through Arizona Business Center (ABC)
Online filings go through Arizona Business Center (ABC), the ACC's portal that replaced the earlier eCorp system [3]. You'll create an account, upload your Articles of Organization and pay by Visa or Mastercard. Since July 20, 2026, ABC has also required a government ID check for new accounts. Existing accounts need it too, checked at first login after that date [4].
See our guide to how much an LLC costs in Arizona for the full breakdown of state and ongoing fees. The ACC's Arizona Business Center portal also shows current wait times, separate from the paid tiers described above.
Filing By Mail
Mail filings follow the same process as online filing. Add postal transit time in both directions on top of the ACC's own review.
Mail your Articles of Organization with a check or money order made out to "Arizona Corporation Commission." Spell out the full name with no abbreviations. Send it to the Corporations Division's Phoenix office (address in the next section).
Filing fees are nonrefundable. Double-check every detail on the form and the check amount before it goes in the envelope.
Filing In Person in Phoenix or Tucson
Phoenix and Tucson both accept walk-in filings for Articles of Organization. Bring two valid, current forms of ID. The ACC checks it at the front counter.
See our guide to filing the Articles of Organization in Arizona. It walks you through the paperwork, signatures and statutory agent details you'll need before you arrive.
- Phoenix office: 1300 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Tucson office: 400 W. Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
You can pay by cash (Phoenix office only, no bills over $20), check, money order or Visa and Mastercard. Cards also work for online filings through the ABC portal.
Paying the $35 Expedited Processing Fee
A $35 surcharge upgrades standard processing to Expedited. That brings the Articles of Organization total to $85. The ACC's Business Services FAQ lists a typical estimate of 3 to 5 days for this tier [5]. That estimate isn't a fixed guarantee like the paid tiers offer.
If you need a guaranteed date instead, look at the Next Day, Same Day or Two-Hour services. They come with fixed deadlines that the $35 upgrade doesn't.
You can also hand the paperwork to one of the LLC formation services if you'd rather not track deadlines yourself.
Arizona's Publication Requirement and Filing Delays
Within 60 days of ACC approval, most LLCs must publish a notice of formation. The notice runs in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of their statutory agent's address. It must run for three consecutive publications [6].
LLCs whose statutory agent sits in Maricopa or Pima county are the exception. Those are the only two counties above that population threshold. The ACC enters those approvals into its own records instead, so no newspaper notice is required.
A few other things beyond the filing method itself can push your LLC approval past the date you were expecting:
- Filing volume: like any high-volume office, a busy stretch at the ACC can add time to standard processing.
- Incomplete paperwork: missing information can delay approval, so review your Articles of Organization carefully before you submit.
- Weekends and holidays: the ACC doesn't process filings on non-business days, so plan around the calendar.
Arizona LLC Processing Time Questions
Where Can I Check Current Arizona LLC Processing Times?
You can check current Arizona LLC processing times through the Processing Times page on Arizona Business Center, the ACC's portal that replaced eCorp.
Does Every Arizona LLC Need to Publish a Newspaper Notice?
No, not every Arizona LLC must publish a newspaper notice. Statutory agents in Maricopa or Pima county are exempt from that requirement.
What Does It Cost to Form an LLC in Arizona?
The cost to form an LLC in Arizona is $50 for regular processing, or $85 total with the $35 expedited upgrade.
Can I Get Same-Day Approval for My Arizona LLC?
Yes, Arizona's $200 Same-Day Service guarantees examination of your Arizona filing by 5 PM if it arrives before 10 AM. That guarantee covers examination, and approval still depends on meeting the filing requirements.
What's Different About Registering a Foreign LLC in Arizona?
Foreign LLCs register in Arizona using a Foreign Registration Statement instead of Articles of Organization, at a $150 regular fee instead of the $50 domestic fee.
References:
- https://azcc.gov/corporations/accelerated-services
- https://azcc.gov/docs/default-source/corps-files/fee-schedules/fee-schedule-llcs.pdf
- https://azcc.gov/corporations/fee-and-payment-info
- https://azcc.gov/news/home/2026/07/13/acc-corporations-division-announces-new-online-verification-aimed-at-preventing-business-filing-fraud
- https://www.azcc.gov/faqs/BusinessServicesFAQs
- https://www.azleg.gov/ars/29/03201.htm
