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Are you ready to form your LLC or Corporation? 

The next step is to officially form the entity with the AZ Corporation Commission (ACC), the agency that governs the formation of LLCs and Corporations in Arizona.   Your  company officially "exists" on the day the Articles are approved by the ACC*.  So, form the company as soon as you can!

Process to form the entity:

1. File the Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation with the ACC.

  • Articles of Organization are used to form an LLC.
  • Articles of Incorporation are used to form a Corporation.
  • Filing Fees:  Regular Service (2-4 months) = $50;  Expedited Service (approx. 2 weeks - Recommended!) = additional $35

2. When the Articles are approved, the ACC will return to you:

  • The Articles stamped with the file date and the ACC's File Number associated with the newly formed company.
  • A letter from the ACC confirming the Articles were approved.
You will also be able to confirm your company's status on the ACC website.

3. Discuss obtaining an Employer ID Number (EIN) with your accountant . We strongly recommend that you apply for an EIN, even if you will not be hiring employees right away - or ever!  The IRS website has additional information.

4. Open the company's bank account. The bank will require:

  • Your company's full legal name (including "LLC" or "Inc"). 
  • The approved Articles.  Be sure to wait until your Articles are officially approved.
  • The Federal EIN.
  • The  names of your company's designated signers.  These individuals should be carefully documented in your minutes.
~~ Form your Entity now! ~~

If you would like our assistance to form your entity, click here to create your LLC or click here to create your Corporation!

 

*The ACC may not immediately approve your Articles if there is incorrect or incomplete information.  Therefore, be sure to wait until you have received the approved Articles before engaging in any business operations. Otherwise, you may end up being personally liable for resulting expenses or contracts.  For this reason, we encourage filing your Articles with Expedited Service.