State registration fee
$150
Source azcc.gov, October 2026
Foreign LLC guide · Arizona
Arizona Foreign LLC Registration Fees (2026): the Official Numbers and the 3 Best Services
Arizona fact sheet for 2026: when registering an out-of-state LLC, pick Mainstay Filing ($199), AZ Registered Agent.org ($199) and Arizona Registered Agent.co ($199), in that order. Number 13th of 50: Arizona takes $150 to register a foreign LLC and bills nothing more.
Arizona: the facts
13th
on a 50-state list of foreign LLC state cost
Number 1 owes the state the least (same total as other states). Go to the national table
Recurring report
None
The state does not ask for one
Certificate from home state
60 days
How old it may be
State charges over 3 years
$150
Year 1 registration, years 2 and 3 reports
Arizona: who to hire
Weights are listed on the method page. Three-year fees and coverage count for the most.
1. Mainstay Filing: best for adding a second state
Year 1 costs $199; every later year $149
Mainstay Filing ranks number one. $199 plus state fees pays for the registration, and the statutory agent is free in year 1.
Over three years the provider fees are $100 above AZ Registered Agent.org's, and in exchange the state paperwork it handles is wider.
The free year is followed by $149 a year, in every state.
What the price takes in
- Files the registration for you
- Costs the same in every state
In its favor
- One price everywhere
- Provider fee of $199
Against it
- A renewal $50 above AZ Registered Agent.org's
2. AZ Registered Agent.org: best for a simple Arizona registration
Year 1 costs $199; every later year $99
AZ Registered Agent.org ranks number 2. $199 on top of the state fee for the registration, then $99 per year.
What the price takes in
- Takes care of the foreign registration filing
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- Then $99 yearly
- The first agent year is free
- $199 above the state fee
Against it
- Only Arizona; your home state needs its own agent
3. Arizona Registered Agent.co: best for Arizona registrations
Year 1 costs $199; every later year $99
Arizona Registered Agent.co ranks number 3. $199 on top of the state fee for the registration, then $99 per year.
Its prices equal AZ Registered Agent.org's, so the two are close.
What the price takes in
- Takes care of the foreign registration filing
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- The first agent year is free
- Then $99 yearly
- $199 above the state fee
Against it
- Only Arizona; your home state needs its own agent
Prices in one place
| No. | Provider | First year | Later years | Provider fees over 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | AZ Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit AZ Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Arizona Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Arizona Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Every price here was read from the company's own site on November 13, 2026. Add the $150 state fee to every row.
Work out your total
The registration fee is $150; provider fees are added.
Arizona and the states around it in the ranking
| Place | State | Three-year foreign LLC fees |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Indiana | $137 |
| 13th | Alabama | $150 |
| 13th | Arizona | $150 |
| 13th | Colorado | $150 |
| 16th | Minnesota | $185 |
The complete list ranks all fifty states the same way.
Arizona foreign LLC registration fee and form (official)
A foreign LLC files the Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025) with the Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division and pays $150. Include certificate of existence or good standing, plus a certified copy of the organizational documents, at most 60 days.
The state does not require a yearly report from foreign LLCs.
What to have in hand
- Certificate of existence or good standing, plus a certified copy of the organizational documents, at most 60 days.
- The LLC's legal name and the day it was formed.
- A statutory agent located in the state (each pick includes one).
- Money set aside for the $150 registration fee.
Risks of operating unregistered
The state's courts will not take a lawsuit from an LLC that has not registered (A.R.S. 29-3902(B)). Its contracts remain valid (A.R.S. 29-3902(C)).
Why the first pick is first
The criterion that decided Arizona was paperwork inside the price, at 28%.
A single provider for the home state and Arizona got the highest score.
Arizona foreign registration service FAQ
How much does it cost a foreign LLC to register in Arizona?
$150 to the state in fees. A provider adds $199.
Which form registers a foreign LLC in Arizona?
The Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025), which is sent to the Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division.
Does the state want a certificate from the home state?
Yes, it wants certificate of existence or good standing, plus a certified copy of the organizational documents, dated within 60 days of the filing.
Does a foreign LLC file anything every year?
No. Arizona asks foreign LLCs for no yearly report.
What are the consequences of working there without registering?
The state's courts will not take a lawsuit from an LLC that has not registered (A.R.S. 29-3902(B)). Its contracts remain valid (A.R.S. 29-3902(C)).
Does a foreign LLC in Arizona need a statutory agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Which service would you choose to register a foreign LLC?
The order is Mainstay Filing, AZ Registered Agent.org and Arizona Registered Agent.co.
Where these facts come from
- Check our statements on Ariz against azleg.gov, the official page, which we last read in August 2026.
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- Arizona service page at Mainstay Filing, from the company website, read November 13, 2026
- Pricing page at AZ Registered Agent.org, from the company website, read November 13, 2026
- Pricing page at Arizona Registered Agent.co, from the company website, read November 13, 2026