To establish an Arizona LLC online, you need to set up an eCorp account:AZCC eCorp: Register

Temporary password:
Upon registering with your name and email address, you will receive an email from the AZCC containing a temporary password. Please check your inbox, locate the temporary password, and then log in to AZCC eCorp. You will be directed to a page where you can update your password.

Get started: After logging into eCorp, click on “Create a new LLC” located above “My Alerts.” Next, choose “Limited Liability Company” and then proceed by clicking “Next.”

Don’t use your browser’s back button:
When navigating the online filing process, avoid using your browser’s back button. Doing so will take you back to the start and will not preserve your progress. Instead, utilize the integrated “back” buttons located in the lower left corner.

1. Entity Search

Don’t forget to review the Arizona LLC Name Search lesson prior to moving forward.

Have you reserved a name for this entity?
This is not applicable to the majority of filers, as a name reservation for an LLC is unnecessary when establishing an LLC in Arizona. If you lack an LLC name reservation, simply select “No“.

Entity Name:
Input your preferred Arizona LLC name along with the designator (e.g., “LLC”) and hit “Search.” The eCorp system will inform you if your chosen name can be used. When you see “The Name is Available,” click “Next” to continue.

2. Entity Information

Entity email address: This field is not mandatory, so you may choose to leave it empty or provide your email address if you prefer.

Effective date:
The effective date of your LLC marks the moment your Arizona LLC comes into being. Consider it the “birthday” of your LLC. If you opt to keep the effective date unchanged, your LLC will be established on the current date. However, if you wish for your LLC to begin its existence at a later time, you have the option to specify a future date, provided it is no more than 90 days from today.

Character of Business:
If you want to clarify the intent of your LLC, you can choose from the dropdown list and its sub-options. For a more general purpose for your LLC, simply select “Any legal purpose.”

Duration:
Duration refers to the length of time your Arizona LLC will remain active. “Perpetual (forever)” indicates that the LLC will continue to operate until the owner submits the necessary documents to dissolve it – effectively closing down the LLC – rather than having it automatically terminate on a specified future date. If you would like your LLC to conclude automatically on a particular date, you can specify that here (though this option is quite rare).

Note: Most filers choose “Perpetual (forever)“.

Then click “Next” to proceed.

3. Statutory Agent

Keep in mind that you have four choices for your Arizona LLC Statutory Agent. It’s important to review the Arizona LLC Statutory Agent lesson prior to moving forward, as this will affect your address confidentiality and determine if you need to fulfill the newspaper publication requirement. Additionally, ensure you grasp the distinction between a Registered Agent and an LLC Member.

If you, a relative, or a friend are set to act as the Statutory Agent for your LLC:

Choose “No,” then proceed by clicking the “Create Agent” button.

Next, input your or their name, address (city and county will automatically fill in), and email address; then select “Done“. After that, click “Next” to continue.

If you engaged the services of Northwest Registered Agent:

Select “Yes”, enter “Northwest” into the search box, and click “Search“.

You’ll encounter a variety of results for Northwest Registered Agent that appear identical.

Then click “Next” to proceed.

If you hired a different Commercial Statutory Agent:

Choose “Yes,” look for their company in the search results, select the appropriate option, and then click “Next” to continue.

IMPORTANT – Statutory Agent Email Acceptance:
Upon completing your online filing, the AZCC will dispatch an email to the Statutory Agent of your LLC. It is essential for your Statutory Agent to acknowledge their role by clicking on the confirmation link included in that email. The AZCC allows a period of 7 days for the Statutory Agent to activate the confirmation link.

4. Principal Address

Input your Arizona LLC Principal Address along with the zip code (the city and county will automatically populate) and then proceed by clicking “Next“.

The Principal Address can be a:

• home address,
• mailing address,
• office address, or
• the address of your Statutory Agent

Additionally, the Principal Address may be located in Arizona or be an out-of-state address.

Address privacy: If you’re worried about your address appearing in public records, check out our Arizona Statutory Agent guide for some alternative solutions.

5. Principal Information

MANAGER/MEMBER INFORMATION:

From the dropdown menu, choose if your LLC will operate as Member-Managed or Manager-Managed.

• A Member-Managed LLC allows all members to enter into contracts and agreements on behalf of the Arizona LLC, in addition to overseeing the business and its daily operations.
• A Manager-Managed LLC is a structure in which a single individual or a select group of individuals (referred to as “Managers”) possess the authority to enter into contracts and agreements on behalf of the Arizona LLC, as well as oversee the business and its daily activities. The remaining members do not have the power to bind the LLC in any contracts or agreements, nor do they engage in the management of the business or its everyday operations. Rather, they assume a passive or investor role.

For additional details, kindly refer to:
Member-managed vs Manager-managed LLC.

What is the common choice among filers? The majority of filers opt for a Member-Managed structure for their LLC.

PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:

Once you decide on the management structure for your LLC, you must provide the details of the LLC Member(s) and/or LLC Manager(s) in the section below.

Once you’ve input the details for the LLC Member or LLC Manager, hit “Add Principal” to store the information. You can keep adding additional Members/Managers as needed, and then click “Next” to move forward.

Notes for Manager-Managed LLCs:

• If your LLC is structured as Manager-Managed, it is essential to include the names of the LLC Manager(s). According to Section 29-3201(B)(4)(a) of the Arizona LLC Act, any Member of the LLC who possesses a 20% or greater ownership stake must also be identified alongside the LLC Manager.
• You might find the “Title” drop-down menu a bit perplexing. For detailed information on the appropriate title for each Manager and/or Member, please refer to our LLC officers titles article.

6. Organizer Information

Input the name of the LLC Organizer (address, phone number, and email aren’t necessary), then click “Add Organizer” and proceed by selecting “Next.”

An LLC Organizer is merely the individual or entity responsible for signing the Articles of Organization and filing them with the AZCC.

While a member of your LLC can serve as the LLC Organizer, being an Organizer does not inherently grant ownership of the LLC.

Only one Organizer is needed to sign the filing; however, you may choose to have several LLC Organizers if you prefer.

For additional details, please refer to LLC Organizer vs LLC Member and Registered Agent vs LLC Organizer.

7. Upload Document

“The eCorp platform will utilize the details you’ve provided to generate the Articles of Organization. Would you like to proceed with the eCorp Articles as your official document for filing?” We suggest choosing “Yes“.

Concerning the “Select File” upload section provided below, as previously stated, this is contingent upon your budget ($50 or $85) and the urgency with which you wish to have your Arizona LLC approved.

To expedite the approval of your LLC:

Avoid uploading any files and then click the “Next” button to continue.

This will require your submission to be an expedited filing ($85), allowing you to receive approval for your LLC within just one business day.

Once your Statutory Agent clicks on the acceptance link in the email from the AZCC, your LLC will receive approval.

If your budget is limited to $50 and the approval timeframe isn’t a concern for you:

You will be required to submit a signed Statutory Agent Acceptance form at this stage.

If you fail to complete this step, the online system will prevent you from choosing the $50 filing fee during checkout.

Please remember that selecting a $50 filing fee will result in a processing time of 14-16 business days for your LLC approval.

8. Organizer Signature

If you’re the Organizer of your LLC (which applies to many of our readers), simply mark the box to accept the terms, fill in your first and last name in the signature field, hit “Add,” and then select “Next” to move forward.

9. Review

Examine the details you provided in your LLC’s Articles of Organization and check for any errors or typographical mistakes. If you find any necessary adjustments, simply click on any of the “EDIT” buttons located on the right. If everything appears correct, click “Go to Payment Details” to continue.

Payment Details

To ensure the quickest approval process:
If you’re willing to pay a bit extra for a faster LLC approval, choose the $85 filing fee and hit “Add to Shopping Cart.”.

For the lowest filing cost:
If you can accept a 14-16 business days approval timeframe, choose the $50 filing fee and hit “Add to Shopping Cart.” If the $50 filing option is unavailable, return to the “Upload Document” page and ensure that you have uploaded a signed Statutory Agent Acceptance form.

Payment Cart

Click “Checkout“.

Then click “Go to Payment“.

Agree to the terms by clicking “I Agree“.

Fill in your billing details, provide your credit card information, and then click “Pay.”

Congratulations! Your Arizona LLC application has been sent to the AZCC for review.

You simply have to await confirmation.