Foreign registration charge
$150
azcc.gov, checked October 2026
Foreign LLC guide · Arizona
Registering an Out-of-State LLC in Arizona (2026): Fees and the 3 Best Services
Arizona, 2026: Mainstay Filing ($199), AZ Registered Agent.org ($199) and Arizona Registered Agent.co ($199) come out on top for registering a foreign LLC, in that sequence. Registration with the Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division costs $150. Over three years of state fees the rank is 13th of 50.
Arizona state charges at a glance
13th
on the 50-state list, foreign registration basis
The smaller the number, the less the state charges (joint rank). See the full 50-state table
Report, per cycle
None
No report for foreign LLCs
Home-state certificate
60 days
It must be this recent
State charges, years one to three
$150
Only the state's charges across three years
The Arizona picks
How the order came about: three-year service charges first, then coverage, renewal, Arizona fit and fee labeling (methodology).
1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies adding a second state
$199 to register, $149 each year after
We put Mainstay Filing first: a $199 service fee in whichever state you choose, plus a free first year of agent service.
Compared with AZ Registered Agent.org, the three-year service bill is $100 higher, and more of the required filings are handled.
After the free first year, agent service is $149 annually in every state.
What the price buys
- Your registration is prepared and filed
- Same service fee in every state
In its favor
- $199 above the state fee
- Covers all fifty states
Against it
- $50 more each year for the agent
2. AZ Registered Agent.org: best for a thrifty Arizona filing
$199 to register, $99 each year after
AZ Registered Agent.org follows: a $199 service fee and a $99 agent renewal in Arizona.
What the price buys
- Registration paperwork taken care of
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- Then $99 per year
- $199 to register
- First-year agent duty is on the house
Against it
- Single-state service
3. Arizona Registered Agent.co: best for a local filer
$199 to register, $99 each year after
Arizona Registered Agent.co follows: a $199 service fee and a $99 agent renewal in Arizona.
Price for price, it equals AZ Registered Agent.org.
What the price buys
- Registration paperwork taken care of
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- First-year agent duty is on the house
- Then $99 per year
- $199 to register
Against it
- Single-state service
Arizona picks compared
| No. | Service | First-year fee | From year two | Service charges, three years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | AZ Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit AZ Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Arizona Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Arizona Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
We took these prices from the companies' sites on November 12, 2026. The state's $150 is not counted in the table.
Foreign LLC calculator
The registration fee is $150; the service's prices are added to it.
Arizona next to the states ranked around it
| Place | State | Three-year foreign LLC fees |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Indiana | $137 |
| 13th | Alabama | $150 |
| 13th | Arizona | $150 |
| 13th | Colorado | $150 |
| 16th | Minnesota | $185 |
All fifty states appear in Foreign LLC fees by state.
How a foreign LLC registers in Arizona (2026)
To register, an out-of-state LLC submits the Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025) to the Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division and pays $150. Attach certificate of existence or good standing, plus a certified copy of the organizational documents, dated within 60 days.
Arizona imposes no yearly report on foreign LLCs.
Have these ready
- Certificate of existence or good standing, plus a certified copy of the organizational documents, no older than 60 days.
- The home-state legal name and the date of formation.
- A statutory agent based in the state; each of our picks offers the service.
- Funds to cover the $150 official fee.
Penalties for skipping registration in Arizona
A suit filed before registration is barred until the registration is on file (A.R.S. 29-3902(B)). The LLC's contracts are not voided (A.R.S. 29-3902(C)).
The reasoning behind the order
Mainstay Filing moved ahead of AZ Registered Agent.org on paperwork the price takes on, a criterion weighted 26%.
Registering in Arizona means working in two states, and a single provider for both beat AZ Registered Agent.org.
Frequently asked questions
What fee does a foreign LLC pay to register with Arizona?
$150 for the filing. Service fees: $199.
Which form does Arizona use to register a foreign LLC?
Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025), submitted to the Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division.
Does the home state have to issue a certificate?
Yes. certificate of existence or good standing, plus a certified copy of the organizational documents; it has to be dated within 60 days of the filing.
Does a foreign LLC owe anything every year?
No. Arizona requires no yearly report from foreign LLCs.
What are the consequences of operating there without registering?
A suit filed before registration is barred until the registration is on file (A.R.S. 29-3902(B)). The LLC's contracts are not voided (A.R.S. 29-3902(C)).
Does Arizona require a statutory agent of a foreign LLC?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Who should register my foreign LLC?
Start with Mainstay Filing: $199 plus Arizona's own fee, then the agent at $149 a year from year two. After that, AZ Registered Agent.org and Arizona Registered Agent.co.
Sources for this chapter
- Official page for Ariz: azleg.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Arizona formation fee: Filing fee, official source: azcc.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Arizona registered agent statute: azleg.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Arizona Corporation Commission, LLC forms: azcc.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Form L025 instructions: azcc.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for A.R.S. 29-3903, registration of foreign LLC: azleg.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for A.R.S. 29-3905, activities that are not doing business: azleg.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Arizona Corporation Commission FAQs: azcc.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for A.R.S. 29-3902, registration to do business: azleg.gov, opened November 2026
- Official page for Indiana Secretary of State business forms: in.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Indiana Code 23-0.5-5, registration of foreign entities: iga.in.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Indiana Code 23-0.5-9, fees: iga.in.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Indiana Code 23-0.5-4, registered agents: iga.in.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for INBiz Business Entity Report: inbiz.in.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Alabama Secretary of State, LLC filings: sos.alabama.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Foreign LLC Application for Registration: sos.alabama.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Secretary of State fee schedule: sos.alabama.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Secretary of State Online Services: alabamainteractive.org, opened October 2026
- Official page for Code of Alabama, section 10A-1-7.01: alison.legislature.state.al.us, opened October 2026
- Official page for Department of Revenue, business privilege tax notice: revenue.alabama.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Colorado Secretary of State, foreign entity FAQ: coloradosos.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Sample Statement of Foreign Entity Authority: coloradosos.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Secretary of State business fee schedule: coloradosos.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 7: content.leg.colorado.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Registered agent requirements effective July 1, 2025: coloradosos.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Periodic report FAQ: coloradosos.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Minnesota Secretary of State, foreign LLC forms: sos.mn.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Foreign LLC certificate of authority form: sos.mn.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Business filing and certification fee schedule: sos.mn.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Minnesota Statutes § 322C.0802, certificate of authority: revisor.mn.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Minnesota Statutes § 322C.0803, activities that are not: revisor.mn.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Minnesota Statutes § 322C.0808, consequences: revisor.mn.gov, opened October 2026
- The Arizona service page for Mainstay Filing, as published November 12, 2026
- The pricing page for AZ Registered Agent.org, as published November 12, 2026
- The pricing page for Arizona Registered Agent.co, as published November 12, 2026