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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in Arizona (2026)
Filing an LLC in Arizona costs $50 in state fees. The fastest route listed is same day or next day, 1 day, at a fee our source does not state. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
Cheapest vs fastest in Arizona
| Route | What you get | State cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Regular 12 days (Oct 1, 2026) | $50 |
| Fast, no extra fee | None listed | — |
| Paid lane | Expedite, 6 days | Fee not in our source |
| Paid lane | Same day or next day, 1 day | Fee not in our source |
Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. There is no yearly report afterwards.
What the Arizona Corporation Commission says
ABC Processing Times "As of Thursday, October 1, 2026": LLCs, new filings: Regular 12 days, Expedite 6 days, Same Day/Next Day 1 day. (The FAQ still says regular is "typically 14-16 days" and expedite "3-5 days".)
Processing, read October 1, 2026
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, same at renewal
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in Arizona?
The cheapest route is the plain filing at $50, with the state’s stated turnaround of regular 12 days (oct 1, 2026).
What is the fastest way to file an LLC in Arizona?
The fastest route listed is same day or next day, 1 day, at a fee our source does not state.
How much does it cost to expedite a Arizona LLC?
The state lists 2 options: expedite, 6 days (fee not in our source); same day or next day, 1 day (fee not in our source).
Sources
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 29-3201 (Arizona Limited Liability Company Act) (multira state research spine): www.azleg.gov/ars/29/03201.htm, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: azcc.gov/docs/default-source/corps-files/fee-schedules/fee-schedule-llcs646a1cd0d6b24246ab2253aecbc3ab40.pdf?sfvrsn=debb38e6_5, checked October 1, 2026
- Arizona Corporation Commission (multira state research spine): azcc.gov/corporations/faqs, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona Corporation Commission (multira state research spine): azcc.gov/faqs/BusinessServicesFAQs, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): azcc.gov/corporations/llc, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona registered agent statute (A.R.S. § 29-3115): www.azleg.gov/ars/29/03115.htm, checked October 20, 2026
- Arizona processing (Arizona Corporation Commission, official page read): arizonabusinesscenter.azcc.gov/processingTimes, checked October 1, 2026
- Arizona Corporation Commission: azcc.gov/corporations, checked October 20, 2026