The essentials · Arizona
3 Best LLC Services in Arizona (2026): Simply Ranked
The short version
- State fee
- $50, one time
- Then
- No report
- Statutory agent
- Yes, it is required
- Ranked first
- Mainstay Filing, AZ Registered Agent.org then Arizona Registered Agent.co
Ranked in Arizona
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for formation and agent, one price
Annual price $199, renewal price $199. State fee extra
Mainstay Filing comes first because renewal holds at $199, and the price covers formation and the statutory agent.
AZ Registered Agent.org costs $200 less over three years. It works only in Arizona.
Includes
- LLC formation, filed
- Statutory agent for a year
- EIN application
- State fees at cost
Good
- One fee: $199 a year
- Year two: $199
- No fee for the EIN application
Against
- AZ Registered Agent.org renews for $100 less
- Arizona has no report, so less is bundled
2. AZ Registered Agent.org: best for staying local
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 a year
AZ Registered Agent.org ranks second. $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
Includes
- Arizona formation filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- Year one of the agent comes with it
- $199 to form the LLC
- $99 a year from year two
Against
- EIN not included ($99)
3. Arizona Registered Agent.co: best for single-state companies
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 a year
Arizona Registered Agent.co ranks third. $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
It charges what AZ Registered Agent.org charges.
Includes
- Arizona formation filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- Year one of the agent comes with it
- $199 to form the LLC
- $99 a year from year two
Against
- EIN not included ($99)
Side by side
| # | Company | Year one | Renewal | Total | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | LLC formation, filed; statutory agent for a year; EIN application | Go to Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | AZ Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | arizona formation filing; agent for year one | Go to AZ Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Arizona Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | arizona formation filing; agent for year one | Go to Arizona Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The facts
What does an LLC cost to form here?
The state charges $50. A service adds $199 in year one.
Over three years the state collects $50, filing included. azcc.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
- 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 do I file?
The Arizona Corporation Commission approves the Articles of Organization (Form L010). Then the LLC exists.
Law: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 29-3201. azcc.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
Must the LLC name 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.
azleg.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
What is owed later?
Arizona asks for no report. Nothing repeats.
Is a service required?
A service is optional. State fees alone are $50 over three years.
Services charge $397 to $597 over three years for the paperwork and the agent.
What put the first pick first?
Mainstay Filing wins on work included. That check carries 27%.
65% of the score is three-year cost and work included.
Arizona has no recurring report to bundle. The lead over AZ Registered Agent.org is small.
What Arizona requires to form an LLC
| Requirement | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to form | $50 | azcc.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Statutory agent | Yes, it is required | azleg.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Three-year state total | $50 | The rows above, added |
Also asked
Is the EIN application included?
Add-on prices for the EIN application: $99 from AZ Registered Agent.org, $99 from Arizona Registered Agent.co. Mainstay Filing includes it.
What are the three-year totals?
Across three years: Mainstay Filing at $597, AZ Registered Agent.org at $397, Arizona Registered Agent.co at $397, before state fees.
Where do the figures come from?
Official Arizona sources for the state side. Published prices for the service side.
Must I use a service?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
What does the LLC owe yearly?
Arizona asks for no report. Nothing repeats.
What is the best LLC service in Arizona?
Mainstay Filing, because formation plus a year of statutory agent service costs $199, EIN application included. Then AZ Registered Agent.org and Arizona Registered Agent.co.
Sources
- Entry for Ariz: read at azleg.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Arizona formation fee: Filing fee: read at azcc.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Arizona registered agent statute: read at azleg.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Mainstay Filing Arizona service page, read November 13, 2026
- AZ Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Arizona Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026