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Business Entity Formation

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) was created under the State Constitution, separate and apart from the Secretary of State Secretary of State’s office.

This page contains contact information to both offices and frequently filed documents with corresponding fees.

The Corporations Division of the ACC accepts filings of Articles of Incorporation for corporations and Articles of Organization for LLCs. The ACC also grants authority to foreign companies to transact business in Arizona. Changes to Articles of Organization or Incorporation in the form of amendments, mergers, consolidations, dissolutions or withdrawals are also filed with the ACC. Filings and records for corporations and limited liability companies are maintained by the ACC.

The Secretary of State maintains and accepts filings for trade names, DBAs, sole proprietors and partnerships.

Corporation Commission Offices

ACC Filing CentersStreet Address
Main Office1300 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Southern Arizona Office400 W. Congress St. Tucson, Arizona 85701

Corporation Forms

Form Name/TitleInstructionsPurpose/Utilization
Annual Report Extension RequestInstructions C002iObtain an extension to file a corporation annual report.
Application for Authority to Transact Business or Conduct Affairs in ArizonaInstructions C018iAny foreign corporation may seek authority to transact business or conduct affairs in Arizona.  
Application for WithdrawalInstructions C025iForeign corporations only – voluntarily withdraw from Arizona.
Application to Register Foreign Corporation NameInstructions C007iForeign corporations only – register the corporation name for a year. *This is not a grant of authority to transact business in Arizona.
Application to Reserve Corporation NameInstructions C006iReserve a corporation name for a non-renewable period of 120 days.
Articles of Amendment – For-profitInstructions C014iAmend corporation articles of incorporation. Arizona for-profit or professional corporations only.
Articles of Amendment – NonprofitInstructions C015iAmend corporation articles of incorporation. Arizona nonprofit corporations only.
Articles of Amendment to Application for AuthorityInstructions C115iAmend the original Application for Authority to reflect a change in name, domicile, or duration.
Articles of CorrectionInstructions C031iCorrect a non-substantive error in a previously-filed document (example – typographical errors).
Articles of DissolutionInstructions C022iVoluntarily dissolve any Arizona corporation.
Articles of Incorporation – For-ProfitInstructions C010iCreate or form an Arizona for-profit or professional corporation.
Articles of Incorporation – NonprofitInstructions C011iCreate or form an Arizona nonprofit corporation.
Certificate of DisclosureInstructions C003iRequired to form a corporation or to obtain authority to transact business in Arizona. Credit unions file this annually.
Certificate of Disclosure Bankruptcy AttachmentInstructions C005iAttachment to Certificate of Disclosure only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Certificate of Disclosure Felony / Judgment AttachmentInstructions C004iAttachment to Certificate of Disclosure only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Corporation Statement of Change of Known Place of Business Address, Principal Office Address, or Statutory AgentInstructions C016iChange statutory agent, Arizona address, or foreign corporation address in other jurisdiction. For use by Arizona or foreign corporations.
Director Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Incorporator Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Notice of Cancellation of Approved Corporation Name Reservation or RegistrationInstructions C009iCancel an approved corporation name reservation.
Notice of Transfer of Corporation Name ReservationInstructions C008iTransfer an approved corporation name reservation.
Officer Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Officer/Director/Shareholder Change FormInstructions C017iChange officer or director information. For use by all corporations.
Restated Articles – For-Profit – Certificate Concerning Restated Articles Of Incorporation with Restated Articles Of Incorporation or Amended and Restated Articles Of IncorporationInstructions C012iFile this with restated or restated and amended articles of incorporation. Arizona for-profit or professional corporations only.
Restated Articles – Nonprofit – Certificate Concerning Restated Articles Of Incorporation with Restated Articles Of Incorporation or Amended and Restated Articles Of IncorporationInstructions C013iFile this with restated or restated and amended articles of incorporation. Arizona nonprofit corporations only.
Shareholder Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Shares Authorized Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Shares Issued Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Statement of Bankruptcy or ReceivershipInstructions C026iAny corporation that has filed for bankruptcy must submit this form.
Statement of Bankruptcy or Receivership Major Stockholder AttachmentInstructions C027iAttachment to Statement of Bankruptcy – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Statement of Bankruptcy or Receivership Other Corporation AttachmentInstructions C028iAttachment to Statement of Bankruptcy – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Statutory Agent AcceptanceInstructions M002iNew statutory agents must sign, and acceptance must be submitted with document making the appointment.
Statutory Agent ResignationInstructions C029iStatutory agent may resign from that appointment.
Trustee Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Voting Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.

LLC Forms

Form Name/TitleCompletion InstructionsPurpose/Utilization
Amendment Attachment – Managers Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Amendment Attachment – Members Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Application to Reserve LLC NameInstructions L001iReserve an LLC name for a non-renewal period of 120 days.
Articles of AmendmentInstructions L015iAmend LLC articles of organization – Arizona LLCs only – covers most types of amendments.
Articles of Amendment to Foreign Registration StatementInstructions L017iForeign LLCs only – amend information on the foreign registration statement.
Articles of OrganizationInstructions L010iCreate or form a limited liability company (LLC).
Articles of TerminationInstructions L031iVoluntarily terminate an Arizona LLC.
Foreign Registration StatementInstructions L025iAny foreign LLC may seek registration to transact business in Arizona.  
Manager Structure Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Member Structure Attachment Attachment only – do not submit as a stand-alone document.
Notice of Cancellation of Approved LLC Name ReservationInstructions L003iCancel an approved LLC name reservation.
Notice of Transfer of Limited Liability Company Name ReservationInstructions L002iTransfer an approved LLC name reservation.
Notice of Winding UpInstructions L035iUse when an internally dissolved LLC is in the process of winding up its activities and affairs.
Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory AgentInstructions L020iChange statutory agent or Arizona address. For use by Arizona or foreign LLCs.
Statement of Change of Manager or Member AddressesInstructions L021iChange manager or member addresses only. For use by Arizona LLCs only. (Foreign LLCs use Articles of Amendment to Application for Registration.)
Statement of CorrectionInstructions L030iCorrect a non-substantive error in a previously-filed document (example – typographical errors).
Statement of Withdrawal of Foreign LLC or Foreign Series RegistrationInstructions L026iForeign LLCs only – voluntarily withdraw registration in Arizona.
Statutory Agent AcceptanceInstructions M002iNew statutory agents must sign, and acceptance must be submitted with document making the appointment.
Statutory Agent ResignationInstructions L032iStatutory agent may resign from that appointment.

Corporation Forms

Miscellaneous FormsInstructions to CompletePurpose/Utilization
Cover Sheet All documents must be submitted with a Cover Sheet.
Statutory Agent AcceptanceInstructions M002iNew statutory agents must sign, and acceptance must be submitted with document making the appointment.
Expedite Pending Document RequestInstructions M004iGet faster processing on a previously submitted document that has not yet been examined.
Records Request Form Request copies of documents or information on old entities.
Public Records Request, Database Extraction Request a report of information from the Corporations Division database (do not use to request documents from a specific entity).
Statement of MergerInstructions M075iUse for mergers involving corporations or LLCs.
Statement of Interest ExchangeInstructions M080iUse for corporations or LLCs involved in an interest exchange.
Statement of ConversionInstructions M085iUse to convert any entity into an Arizona corporation or LLC.
Statement of DomesticationInstructions M090iUse for an Arizona entity moving out of state or for a foreign entity that is moving to Arizona.
Statement of DivisionInstructions M095iUse for divisions involving Arizona corporations or LLCs.
Newspaper Qualifying Form Newspapers must complete and submit this to be listed on the ACC’s courtesy newspaper list.

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