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3 Best LLC Services in Arizona (2026) for Owners
In brief
- State filing charge
- $50, a single payment
- Later years
- No report required
- Statutory agent
- Required
- Where we would start
- Mainstay Filing, Arizona Registered Agent.co then AZ Registered Agent.org
Arizona: the ranked picks
Ranked using five checks described on our method page.1. Mainstay Filing: best for one invoice a year
Annual price $199, renewal price $199, state fee extra
Mainstay Filing comes out on top: $199 a year buys the filing along with a full year of statutory agent service.
The additional $200 compared with Arizona Registered Agent.co buys coverage outside Arizona.
Includes
- Articles prepared and submitted
- Statutory agent all year long
- The EIN application
- State fee passed through as is
Points in its favor
- Takes care of the EIN application
- $199 a year pays for the filing, the agent
- Renewal is $199
Where it falls short
- Renews $100 higher than Arizona Registered Agent.co
- The bundle is less valuable in this state
2. Arizona Registered Agent.co: best for a modest first-year bill
$199 to form, then $99 a year
Arizona Registered Agent.co takes the second slot: three years add up to $397 with the $99 renewal.
Includes
- Your Arizona formation filing
- A first year of agent service
Points in its favor
- The agent is free for the first year
- $199, with the state fee on top
- $99 a year afterward
Where it falls short
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
3. AZ Registered Agent.org: best for owners comfortable doing their own reports
$199 to form, then $99 a year
AZ Registered Agent.org takes the third slot: three years add up to $397 with the $99 renewal.
It charges exactly what Arizona Registered Agent.co charges; either would serve you well.
Includes
- Your Arizona formation filing
- A first year of agent service
Points in its favor
- $199, with the state fee on top
- $99 a year afterward
- The agent is free for the first year
Where it falls short
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
How they stack up
| # | Company | Year one | Each year after | Total, 3 years | Included in the price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | articles prepared and submitted; statutory agent all year long; The EIN application | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Arizona Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Your Arizona formation filing; A first year of agent service | Open Arizona Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | AZ Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Your Arizona formation filing; A first year of agent service | Open AZ Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Questions explained
What does it cost to set up an LLC in this state?
Filing on your own costs $50; a service raises that by $199.
Counting the recurring report, the state collects $50 in the first three years. see azcc.gov, October 2026
- Publication: a notice runs three times within 60 days unless the statutory agent is in a county of more than 800,000 people, where the Commission posts it instead.
What creates the LLC?
The Arizona Corporation Commission receives the Articles of Organization (Form L010), and that is what creates the LLC.
Legal basis: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 29-3201. see azcc.gov, October 2026
Does the state insist on a statutory agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
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.
see azleg.gov, October 2026
What keeps the LLC active?
Nothing recurs on the report side, since the state does not ask for one.
Can I do the filing without help?
You can. Without a service, you pay the state alone: $50 across three years.
Hiring one adds $397 to $597 across three years.
What put number one on top?
Mainstay Filing scores best on how much work the price handles, worth 28% of our ranking.
Most of the score, 62%, comes from what three years cost and how much work the price handles.
Coverage gives it the edge even though there is no report to file here.
Arizona: rules and fees at a glance
| What it covers | Fee or rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of filing | $50 | see azcc.gov, October 2026 |
| Statutory agent | Required | see azleg.gov, October 2026 |
| State fees across three years | $50 | Added up from the rows above |
Further questions
What about getting an EIN?
Only Mainstay Filing includes it. At the others: $99 at Arizona Registered Agent.co, $99 at AZ Registered Agent.org.
What does each pick cost across three years?
$597 with Mainstay Filing, $397 with Arizona Registered Agent.co, $397 with AZ Registered Agent.org (service fees only).
What are your sources?
The state side uses Arizona's own publications. The service side uses published company prices.
Is a service required?
It is optional, and the state charges the same either way.
What comes due every year?
Nothing recurs on the report side, since the state does not ask for one.
What is the best LLC service for Arizona?
We would start with Mainstay Filing, then Arizona Registered Agent.co and AZ Registered Agent.org.
Sources used on this page
- Reference: Ariz at azleg.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Arizona formation fee: Filing fee at azcc.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: Arizona registered agent statute at azleg.gov, checked in October 2026
- Mainstay Filing, Arizona service page, accessed November 13, 2026
- Arizona Registered Agent.co, pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026
- AZ Registered Agent.org, pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026