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Corporation Filing Fees in Arizona

In Arizona, filing articles of incorporation costs $50 and the annual report costs $45.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Arizona at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$50
The statute also lets the Corporation Commission add a $10 data processing fee for articles of a domestic corporation.
Annual report fee
$45
Report frequency
Every year
Due each year in the corporation's anniversary month, on the date set by the Corporation Commission.

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The rules in Arizona

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Arizona?

Articles of incorporation fee in Arizona: $50. The statute also lets the Corporation Commission add a $10 data processing fee for articles of a domestic corporation.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Arizona?

Annual report fee in Arizona: $45.

How often does a corporation in Arizona have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Arizona: Every year. Due each year in the corporation's anniversary month, on the date set by the Corporation Commission.

Where do the Arizona corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from A.R.S. 10-122 and A.R.S. 10-1622. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A late annual report triggers a penalty of 20 percent per month of the fees then due under A.R.S. 10-1622.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.