Overview
Starting an LLC is a smart way to protect your personal assets and build your business. With a few steps and the right documents, you can set up your corporation or LLC and be on your way. It will be a pleasure to sit down with you, hear your dreams, and prepare your paperwork carefully.
How the process works
- 1
Choose a unique business name and verify availability.
- 2
Appoint a registered (statutory) agent.
- 3
File Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
- 4
Draft an Operating Agreement (LLC) or Bylaws (corporation).
- 5
Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS.
- 6
Register for state taxes and required business licenses.
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Issue stock certificates (corporation) or units of interest (LLC).
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Elect S-Corp status with the IRS if it fits your situation.
What's included
Arizona LLC Formation
Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission, statutory agent designation, publication where required, and Operating Agreement tailored to your members and ownership terms.
Corporation Formation
Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, initial board resolutions, stock certificates, and shareholder records — set up so your corporation is governed correctly from day one.
S Corporation Election
Avoid double taxation through pass-through taxation. Profits flow to shareholders' personal returns. Comes with strict rules around reasonable salaries and profit sharing — I help you decide if it fits your situation.
EIN, Licenses & Compliance
Federal EIN application, basic state tax registration, and guidance on common business licenses for Pima County and Maricopa County.
At a glance
- ✓ Arizona LLC Articles of Organization
- ✓ Custom Operating Agreements
- ✓ Corporation formation & bylaws
- ✓ S-Corp election guidance
- ✓ EIN & basic compliance setup
I am an Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer (AZCLDP). I do not provide legal advice or representation. If your matter requires legal counsel, I will tell you honestly so you can decide whether to engage an attorney.
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