Starting a Business in Arizona
LLC filing: $50 | Corp filing: $60 | Business-friendly score: 7.2/10
Business Environment at a Glance
7.2/10
Business-Friendly Score
2.5%
Income Tax
5.6%
State Sales Tax
$14.35
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in Arizona
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $50 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $0 | No annual fee required |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $60 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $45 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | 2.5% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 4.9% |
| State Sales Tax | 5.6% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 5.6% |
| Minimum Wage | $14.35/hr |
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Arizona Special Requirements
- Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license required for retail businesses
- City-level business licenses required in most municipalities
- Arizona Corporation Commission annual report required for corporations
- Employer registration with Arizona Department of Revenue required