Incorporation Resources Directory - Arizona

Arizona

The choice of a business entity is a complex decision that has legal and tax implications for the small business owner.  We highly recommend that you contact your certified public accountant, tax professional and / or an attorney before deciding on your choice of entity.  The material presented here is for information purposes only.

Contact

Secretary of State

Address

State Capitol

7th Floor

1700 W. Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808

Telephone

520-628-6583 

Fax

520-628-6938

Website

http://www.azsos.gov/

Business formation in Arizona

The Arizona Corporation Commission office is the point of contact for information on Incorporations in the State of Arizona.  Article 15 of the Arizona Constitution established the Arizona Corporation Commission. Only 7 states have constitutionally formed Commissions. Arizona is one of only 13 states with elected Commissioners. In the 37 other states, Commissioners are appointed by either the governor or the legislature.  For detailed information on how to conduct business as a Sole Proprietor, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation or Limited Liability Company we recommend that you get in touch with this office. 

In addition to getting valuable information on incorporations and the State Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), you will most likely also be able to obtain the forms and fees required by the State to incorporate or form a business entity; how to file a Doing Business As (DBA) certificate, corporate records and other helpful information on conducting your business in the State.

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