Do Arizona Llcs Have to File an Annual Report?

Arizona LLC Tax Information

• Unlike most states, Arizona does not require LLCs to file annual reports.
• If the LLC elects to be taxed as a Corporation, the minimum tax will be $50. The corporate tax rate is 6.968% of net income.

Arizona LLC Setup and Reports

• You’ll need an EIN if you create a business with multiple members like a partnership, LLC, or corporation.
• Filing an annual report is a requirement for corporations, not LLCs, in Arizona.
• The Arizona Corporations Commission allows annual reports to be filed by fax at 602-542-4100.

Steps to Start a Business in Arizona

• Decide on a Business Structure: DBA, Corporation, or LLC.
• Complete important steps before starting a business in Arizona.

Additional Arizona LLC Information

• Arizona law requires inclusion of "LLC" in the business name.
• LLC’s articles of organization are among the first filings for forming an LLC in Arizona.
• There are no general annual fees for Arizona LLCs.
• Arizona provides a business-friendly environment with lower costs compared to nearby states.

Arizona LLC Taxation

• LLCs can choose corporation or pass-through entity taxation based on financial needs.
• Profit taxes are paid as self-employment tax by owners, not at the business level like C Corporations.
• Some LLCs pay Arizona sales tax and employers pay payroll tax on employee salaries.

Arizona LLC Tax Return Due Date

• For LLC/S-Corp running on the calendar year, the due date is March 15th without attaching the federal Form 1120S.

Arizona LLC Setup Requirement

• A physical address in Arizona is required to start an LLC in Arizona.