How to Form an LLC in Arizona

Each year, Arizona forms over 48,000 new LLCs. Arizona has over 259,000 active LLCs. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Arizona ranks first for entrepreneurial activity. It also ranks Arizona on its “top ten states for entrepreneurship” list and its infrastructure quality list.

Whether your favorite animal is a coyote, diamondback, or cardinal, you can form an Arizona LLC to protect your personal assets from claims against your small business.

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Arizona LLC Act Statutory References

§ 29-601 “Definitions”
§ 29-604 “Known Place of Business and Statutory Agent To Be Maintained”
§ 29-606 “Service of Process on Limited Liability Company”
§ 29-631 “Formation; Parents and Subsidiaries”
§ 29-632 “Articles of Organization”
§ 29-635 “Formation of Limited Liability Company”
§ 29-682 “Operating Agreement”
§ 29-709 “Sharing of Profits and Losses”
§ 29-732 “Interest in Limited Liability Company; Transferability of Interest; Rights of Assignees”
§ 29-733 “Events of Withdrawal”
§ 29-802 “Certificate of Registration; Application”
§ 29-731 “Admission of Members”
§ 29-803 “Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company; Certificate of Registration”
§ 29-806 “Requirement for Statutory Agent of Foreign Limited Liability Company”
§ 29-809 “Transaction of Business Without Registration”

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