Arizona Business Compliance Checklist

Staying compliant in Arizona is mostly about staying organized. Use this checklist as your yearly baseline — adjust for your industry as needed.

At formation

• File Articles of Organization or Incorporation with the ACC
• Appoint a Statutory Agent with an Arizona address
• Complete Arizona publication (if required)
• Get an EIN from the IRS
• Draft an Operating Agreement or corporate bylaws
• Open a dedicated business bank account

Ongoing — Arizona Corporation Commission

• Corporations: file Annual Report with the ACC (no annual report required for AZ LLCs — but other filings may apply)
• Keep your Statutory Agent information up to date
• File any changes to members/managers or directors promptly

Ongoing — Tax & licensing

• Register for Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) if applicable
• File monthly, quarterly, or annual TPT returns
• File federal income tax (1065, 1120, 1120-S, or Schedule C)
• Renew local business licenses (city / county)