Arizona Foreign LLC Registration 2026: $150 Foreign Registration Statement

Quick Answer

To register a foreign LLC in Arizona, file the Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025) with the Arizona Corporation Commission and pay the $150 filing fee. You must attach a certificate of existence (good standing) from your home state dated within 60 days, and name an Arizona statutory agent with a physical street address. Arizona LLCs file no annual report, and the newspaper publication requirement applies only to domestic LLCs, not foreign registrations.

Key Takeaways

Foreign LLC registration fee is $150 (Form L025)

File the Foreign Registration Statement, not an Application for Registration

Certificate of existence dated within 60 days required

Must appoint an Arizona statutory agent with a physical address

No publication requirement for foreign LLCs

No annual report required for Arizona LLCs

Item	Cost/Details	Notes
Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025)	$150	Standard filing fee
Expedited processing	+$35	Optional; faster ACC review
Same-day service	+$200	Optional; next-day is +$100
Certificate of existence (from home state)	$10-$50	Set by your home state; must be dated within 60 days
Arizona Statutory Agent	$50-$200/year	If using a professional service
Annual Report	$0	Arizona LLCs file no annual report

Item

Cost/Details

Notes

Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025)

$150

Standard filing fee

Expedited processing

+$35

Optional; faster ACC review

Same-day service

+$200

Optional; next-day is +$100

Certificate of existence (from home state)

$10-$50

Set by your home state; must be dated within 60 days

Arizona Statutory Agent

$50-$200/year

If using a professional service

Annual Report

Arizona LLCs file no annual report

When Registration Is Required

If your LLC was formed in another state but you want to conduct business in Arizona, you likely need to register as a foreign LLC by filing the Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025) with the Arizona Corporation Commission. For a wider view of Arizona LLC costs and rules, see our Arizona LLC compliance hub.

Activities That Require Registration

Having a physical office or warehouse in Arizona
Employing workers in Arizona
Owning or leasing real property in Arizona
Regularly providing services in Arizona

Activities That Don't Require Registration

Making occasional sales to Arizona customers
Selling products online to Arizona buyers
Conducting isolated transactions

Registration Requirements

Required Documents

Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025)
Certificate of existence (good standing) from your home state, dated within 60 days of filing
Statutory agent acceptance naming an agent with a physical Arizona street address

Designating that agent is its own step. See Arizona registered agent requirements and whether you can be your own statutory agent.

No Publication Required!

Unlike domestic Arizona LLCs, foreign LLCs do NOT need to publish their registration in a newspaper. This saves you $50-$300.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Verify Name Availability

Search the ACC database to confirm your LLC name is available in Arizona.

Step 2: Obtain a Certificate of Existence

Request a certificate of existence (good standing) from your home state. Arizona requires it to be dated within 60 days of filing, so order it shortly before you submit.

Step 3: Appoint a Statutory Agent

Designate a statutory agent with a physical Arizona street address and include the signed statutory agent acceptance.

Step 4: File the Foreign Registration Statement

Submit Form L025 online or by mail with the $150 filing fee.

Fees and Costs

Fee Type	Amount
Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025)	$150
Expedited processing (optional)	+$35
Next-day service (optional)	+$100
Same-day service (optional)	+$200

Ongoing Requirements

No Annual Report!

Arizona does not require annual reports for LLCs (domestic or foreign). Your only ongoing requirement is maintaining a valid statutory agent.

Arizona Tax Obligations

No franchise tax
Income tax: On Arizona-source income (LLCs are pass-through unless they elect corporate treatment)
Transaction Privilege Tax: 5.6% state rate plus local rates

For the full Arizona tax picture, see Arizona LLC taxes and fees.

Penalties for Non-Registration

Cannot sue in Arizona courts to enforce contracts
Can still be sued by others
Personal liability risk

Recommendation: At $150 to register and no annual report, Arizona is very affordable for foreign LLC registration. There's little reason not to register properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do foreign LLCs need to publish in Arizona?

No! The publication requirement only applies to domestic Arizona LLCs. Foreign LLCs registering in Arizona do not need to publish their registration.

What triggers the requirement to register in Arizona?

You must register if you're 'transacting business' in Arizona, including having a physical office, employees, inventory, or regularly providing services in the state.

Is the $150 fee a one-time fee?

Yes, the $150 is a one-time registration fee. Arizona LLCs file no annual report, so your only ongoing cost is maintaining a statutory agent.

How recent must the certificate of existence be?

Arizona requires a certificate of existence (good standing) from your home state dated no more than 60 days before you submit the Foreign Registration Statement. Order it shortly before filing so it does not expire.

How long does registration take and what does expedited cost?

Standard ACC review runs a few business days. Optional expedited processing is +$35; next-day service is +$100 and same-day service is +$200 over the base fee.

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