Arizona Company Registration

Just visit the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)’s eCorp website to file an application via the online method. The website will also help you conduct a name search, notice publishing, and business search.

Yes, as a foreign company owner, you need an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) to report your personal income and file returns related to taxes. Mostly used for filing the Form 5472 and 1120, claiming benefits under the DTAs, and opening a business bank account with US banks.

Yes, you need an agent because it is mandatory whether you want an LLC or a corporation in the USA. The agent must have a physical address in the state for receiving your legal documents and other official papers. The physical address is better than a PO box because it provides better credibility for bank account opening and investor purposes.

No, you don’t have a franchise tax in Arizona as you have in Texas. Rather than a flat amount, the state has a 4.9% corporate state tax (one of the lowest in the country). Connect with our associates to get more insights on taxes after company registration.

Well, currently, the statewide rate is 5.6%, but the combined range (local and state) would amount to between 5.6% and 11.2%, again depending on your city and county.

First off, you cannot register a company in the state without appointing one. The agent will serve as an official point of contact for state or legal documents. They help you maintain privacy, and you don’t miss out on important communications.
A lot of agents also assist during the formation process- virtual office setup, phone/email service, and liaison with the authorities on your behalf.

Yes, you will need licenses based on your business activity type. The most common one is the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) for businesses involved in selling personal property or taxable services, triggering a sales tax. You may need local permits and professional licenses, depending on your operations.

Yes, you will need to publish a notification of your company’s registration in a local newspaper within 60 days of your entity’s formation. Also, you won’t have to worry about this if your statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima County.

Mostly, your LLC or corporation will be done within 10 to 15 days, but you can opt for faster approval within 2 to 3 days at an extra charge. While the Arizona company registration is somewhat faster, the real challenging wait lies with the EIN, which can take at least 2 to 6 weeks for almost all foreigners.

Yes, you can reserve your business name in case you are planning to register your company at a later time. The authority will reserve your proposed name for 120 days. Just visit the eCorp portal and check the names and reserve them.

In simple terms, it's basically your identity for business tax and reporting purposes. An EIN will help you open a bank account, assist you in filing Form 5472, hiring employees in the state, and linking payment processors.
Foreign LLC or corporation founders will have to file the Form SS-4 via fax to the IRS number during US business hours- expect the ID generation within 2 to 6 weeks.

Not really, your application will be rejected straight away if you go for a PO box address. What you can do is use the statutory agent’s address, so legal papers can be received there on your behalf. A physical address like a shared office, virtual address, or a small office as your known place of address is also an option.

Well, most foreigners usually go for remote setups like Mercury, Relay Financial, Wise Business, or Airwallex - because:

• Online onboarding
• Digital setup from your home jurisdiction
• Ease with international operations

Yes, the state’s corporate tax stands at 4.9% percent, but here’s a tricky part- you can avoid it if you go for an LLC formation setup instead of a C-corp.
One more important piece of information- say if you have an operation within the USA, then that income becomes ECI- effectively connected income, triggering individual income taxes up to 37% and 21% at the corporate level.

Go for an LLC if you are new entrepreneurs and seeking an entry into the US market because the setup will ease your tax burden- pass-through to your individual, meaning you don’t have to pay corporate taxes and fewer compliance obligations compared to a corporation.

Right after you register your company in the state of Arizona, you will have to file a report on the ultimate beneficial owners of your company with information on owners with more than 25% stake in your entity. Basic details include name, passport ID number, residential address, and date of birth.
Make sure to submit the report at least 30 days after your company formation in the state of Arizona. You need to file the information with the FinCEN- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, which is a federal agency. Also, your details will not be shared with the public, just some regulated authorities.