Incorporate your business in Arizona;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Arizona Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Arizona?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Arizona
S-Corporation or an Arizona C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Arizona Corporation?" It's easy to set up
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Corporate Name Endings
The name must contain the word "Association,"
"Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an abbreviation
thereof. The name shall not contain language stating or implying
that the corporation is organized for an unlawful purpose. The
name shall be distinguishable from the name of domestic, non-profit,
or foreign corporations authorized to transact business; the
reserved or registered name of a corporation; the fictitious
name of a foreign corporation; the name of a limited liability
company or foreign limited liability company; the partnership
name of a limited liability partnership, registered limited
liability partnership, or registered foreign limited liability
partnership.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
o Directors are required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
The following items must be kept with the corporation
records: the articles of incorporation and all amendments;
the current bylaws; minutes of shareholders' meetings;
records of shareholders' actions taken without a meeting;
written communications to shareholders within the past
three years; a list of names and business addresses
of current directors and officers; the most recent annual
report; and any agreements among shareholders.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
An annual report and certificate of disclosure must
be filed each year. The filing fee is $45. The statement
must be filed with the Corporation Commission by the
due date (typically three months after the original
formation date of the corporation in Arizona).
Taxes
Businesses must generally file Arizona Form PSA,
Arizona Business Privilege Tax Return, Corporate Shares
Tax Return, and Annual Return, within 2½ months after
the beginning of their tax year. For corporations filing
on a calendar year basis, the return must be filed by
March 15th of the current year.
Income Tax Rate
The income tax rate is 7.968 % of net income or $50,
whichever is greater. The minimum tax is $50.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Arizona. A separate state election is not required.
License Requirements
Certain types of businesses in the state are required
to obtain a license and pay a fee. The following is
partial list.
o Agricultural marketing cooperatives
o Auto dealers
o Barbers
o Citrus brokers or merchants
o Contractors
o Cosmetologists
o Employment agencies
o Fruit and vegetable dealers and shippers
o Insurance personnel
o Real estate brokers and salespeople
o Securities dealers
Please check with the state to make sure your business
is complying with the license requirements for your
particular profession.
