Statutory agent required
Yes
From azleg.gov, October 2026
Registered agent guide · Arizona
Arizona Registered Agent Rules and Fees (2026): the Official Numbers and the 3 Best Agents
Our 2026 ranking for hiring a registered agent in Arizona reads Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), AZ Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Arizona Registered Agent.co ($99 a year). The state collects nothing each year. Only the statutory agent repeats as a cost.
Arizona at a glance
1st
on a 50-state list of yearly state cost
The lowest total takes number 1 (same total as other states). Go to the national table
State charges over 1 year
$0
What the state collects each year after formation
Our Arizona recommendations
Weights are listed on the method page. Three-year fees and coverage count for the most.
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a business that plans to grow
$149 yearly, then $149 yearly
Number one, Mainstay Filing, for this reason: it costs $149 a year here and in every other state; renewal is $149.
Compared with AZ Registered Agent.org, the three-year bill is $150 larger, and more filings are covered for it.
What the price takes in
- A real street address in the state
- Scans papers served on the company the same business day, at no charge
- Scans the first three government letters each year, no charge
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs as well
In its favor
- One provider for any state
- Price $149, renewal $149
Against it
- Charges $50 more each year than AZ Registered Agent.org
- Report filing belongs to the formation package
2. AZ Registered Agent.org: best for a low flat agent price
$99 yearly, then $99 yearly
Number 2, AZ Registered Agent.org, for this reason: $99 a year, with no step up at renewal, aimed at a company that works in one state.
What the price takes in
- A registered office address inside the state
- Anything served on the company is scanned and posted online
In its favor
- Cheaper per year than the national pick
- A flat $99 yearly
Against it
- Just Arizona
3. Arizona Registered Agent.co: best for a second Arizona choice
$99 yearly, then $99 yearly
Number 3, Arizona Registered Agent.co, for this reason: $99 a year, with no step up at renewal, aimed at a company that works in one state.
The prices are the same as AZ Registered Agent.org's.
What the price takes in
- A registered office address inside the state
- Anything served on the company is scanned and posted online
In its favor
- A flat $99 yearly
- Cheaper per year than the national pick
Against it
- Just Arizona
Compare the 3 picks
| No. | Provider | Price per year | Renewal price | Provider fees over 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | AZ Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit AZ Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Arizona Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit Arizona Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Prices come from the companies' own pages, read November 13, 2026. With any agent, Arizona fees are unchanged.
Registered agent calculator
Agent prices plus the state's recurring charges. Formation fees are not counted.
Arizona and the states around it in the ranking
| Place | State | Yearly state fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alabama | $0 |
| 1st | Arizona | $0 |
| 1st | Idaho | $0 |
| 1st | Minnesota | $0 |
| 1st | Mississippi | $0 |
For the other states, see Registered agent rules by state.
Arizona statutory agent requirements from the Secretary of State (official)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a place of business or residence in Arizona with a street address. A P.O. box can be listed only as a separate Arizona mailing address.
Who can act as agent: An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing. (A.R.S. § 29-3115)
State fees that repeat
Beyond keeping a current statutory agent, Arizona requires nothing each year.
The reasoning
In Arizona, Mainstay Filing beat AZ Registered Agent.org on paperwork inside the price (28%).
An agent that works in every state outscored AZ Registered Agent.org's lower price.
Short answers
Are Arizona LLCs obliged to keep a statutory agent on file?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Who can serve as the statutory agent for Arizona LLCs?
An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing.
What does registered agent service cost in Arizona each year?
The agents on this page charge $99 to $149 per year.
What state fees does an LLC pay every year?
Nothing. Arizona has no yearly report fee, so no state fee repeats.
Which registered agents does this page rank?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), AZ Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Arizona Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), ranked from first pick to last.
Which registered agent would you choose?
The order is Mainstay Filing, AZ Registered Agent.org and Arizona Registered Agent.co.
Where these facts come from
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Ariz traces back to azleg.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Arizona formation fee: Filing fee, official source traces back to azcc.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Arizona registered agent statute traces back to azleg.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Arizona Corporation Commission traces back to azcc.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Arizona Corporation Commission traces back to azcc.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Alabama Department of Revenue, 2024 business privilege tax traces back to revenue.alabama.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Idaho yearly filing: Annual report: due date, official traces back to legislature.idaho.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source traces back to revisor.mn.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source traces back to revisor.mn.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division traces back to sos.ms.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division traces back to sos.ms.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Mississippi yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source traces back to sos.ms.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- 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