Arizona Business Resources
Here you’ll find all the Arizona business resources you need to create, run, and develop your business in the Grand Canyon State. Need something not listed below? Give us a call or send us an email. We’ll get back to you fast with the information you need.
Resources for Arizona Business Formation
Need to get your LLC or corporation formed with the State? We have complete step-by-step guides that address everything you need to get started:
Arizona LLC Formation
- How to Start an Arizona LLC
- Arizona LLC Operating Agreement Guide
- Arizona Statutory Agent Information
Arizona LLCs are not required to file an Annual Report each year, hooray! However, all LLCs need to submit the Notice of Publication soon after formation. Continue down to our licensing resources if you think your LLC may need licenses or permits to operate in Arizona.
Arizona Corporation Formation
- How to Form a Corporation in Arizona
- Arizona Corporate By-Laws Guide
- Arizona Statutory Agent Information
All Arizona corporations must file an Annual Report each year. In addition, corporations must complete the Notice of Publication requirement. If you think your business may need licensing or permits to operate in Arizona, continue to our licensing resources section.
Business Ideas for Arizona Entrepreneurs
Arizona State have moved forward with business positive legislation that companies of all sizes are taking advantage of! So, if you have a mind for business and want to jump in, check out the top sectors for businesses in Arizona below:
Resources for Arizona Foreign Registration
Welcome to Arizona! You’ll find all the resources you need to expand your business into Arizona below:
Arizona Foreign LLC Registration
Arizona Foreign Corporation Registration
Arizona Statutory Agent Service
Arizona State requires all businesses to appoint a Statutory Agent with a physical address in Arizona. The following guides will help you understand what a statutory agent does, how they help your business, and how to change your statutory agent on file with the state:
- Arizona Statutory Agent Service
- Arizona Revised Statute § 10-202(A) #5 for Corporations states the requirement for having a statutory agent
- Arizona Revised Statute § 29-3115 for LLCs
- How to Change Your Arizona Statutory Agent
Arizona Publication Requirement
All Arizona LLCs and corporations are required to publish notice within 60 days of the formation, but there are some counties where publication is not required. Check out our Arizona Publication guide to see if your business qualifies for the exemption:
- Arizona Publishing Requirement Guide: walks you through the Arizona publication requirement step by step
State Government Publishing Resources
- Arizona Corporation Commission: for the official explanation of the business publication requirement, including county exemptions and qualifying newspapers
- Arizona Revised Statute §29-3201 G-1: the Arizona law that states publication requirements for LLCs
- Arizona Revised Statute §10-203 D-1: the Arizona law that states publication requirements for corporations
- Arizona Corporation Commission Newspaper List for Publishing by County
Business Address & Mail Services
Many business owners choose to use a mail service to protect the privacy of their home addresses on public record. We offer a number of affordable business address and mail services to fit your needs:
- Arizona Business Address: use our address in Maricopa county on all your state business filings to protect your privacy, and avoid the Notice of Publication requirement. This service is free when you hire us as your Arizona statutory agent.
- Arizona Digital Mail Forwarding: this option is great for business owners who travel a lot, or who are using small home offices. We scan an image of all your business mail and upload it to your secure online account. View your mail anywhere, anytime, from your phone or laptop!
- Arizona Virtual Office: our Virtual Office suite offers unlimited mail uploads, phone service, a lease agreement, and options to rent conference rooms in our Phoenix building.
Business Identity: Online Business Tools
Getting your business online will boost your ability to win clients and get ahead of your competition. Every new company formation and foreign registration sign-up can add our Business Identity package for free! This is truly the easiest way to get your business established online.
The Arizona Business Identity Package includes:
- Business Domain: your web address: www.mybusinessnamehere.com
- Website with Security & Web Hosting: we help you build your website with photos, links, and your business story
- Business Email: create up to 10 email addresses featuring your business domain, like [email protected] (looks great on business cards!)
- Phone Service: a secure, private VoIP phone line (with a local area code) that you can use to call, text, and check your voicemail from your own mobile device with our free app
All of our services come with expert support—and no coding required. Pick what you need to better establish your company online. Each of these services is priced at $9/month* individually after a free 90-day trial. We make it easy to cancel our service at any time inside your online account.
*With the exception of Business Domain, which is free for the first year (up to $25 value) then subject to market prices (typically around $25/year).
Arizona State Government & Licensing Resources
Here you’ll find direct links to helpful Arizona state agencies and licensing regulators your business may need to communicate with to stay compliant with the law.
Arizona State Government Agencies
- Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC): File business paperwork, submit annual reports, search for business names
- ACC eCorp: Create an account for your business, file business paperwork online
- Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR): Register for Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), file state taxes
- Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES): Manage unemployment insurance and workforce programs
- Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA): Access grants, business incentives and growth programs
- Arizona Secretary of State (SOS): Register trade names (DBAs) and access public records
- Arizona Industrial Commission (ICA): Access worker compensation and other labor regulations
- Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS): Licensing for health and child care facilities
Arizona Licensing & Permits
Arizona State does not have a required general statewide business license. Instead, it has given licensing control to its counties, cities, and certain professional industries. Links to the most common state licensing and permit agencies are below:
- ACA Guide to Licenses & Permits Overview: This guide will help you determine if your business needs licensing or special permits
- TPT License from ADOR: This license is required for most retail, service, or rental businesses
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): This agency offers licensing for construction and trade contractors.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ): Licensing for air, water, waste, and other environmental compliance permits
- Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA): Licensing for pest control, dairy farms, animal feed, and plant services
Arizona Professional Licensing Resources
- ADHS Licensing Division: Apply or search for child care, healthcare, assisted living, or behavioral health licensing
- Arizona State Board of Technical Registration: Licensing for architects, engineers, surveyors, and geologists
- Arizona State Board of Accountancy: Issues licenses and renewals for CPAs
- State Bar of Arizona: Licensing and membership for Arizona attorneys
Arizona County Contact List
You may need to contact the county at some point to make sure your business has all the local licensing and permitting it needs. Here is a contact list for each Arizona County where you can find help with local licensing and permitting requirements:
Arizona Statutory Agent
- Local Business Experts
- Brick & Mortar Building Address
- Tailored Business Services that Suit Your Needs
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