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Register Your Wisconsin LLC in Arizona

Step-by-step foreign qualification requirements, fees, and filing instructions for Wisconsin LLCs expanding into Arizona.

Cost Summary

Arizona filing fee
$150
Wisconsin Certificate of Good Standing
Varies ($10-$50 typical)
Annual obligation in Arizona
No annual report required
Estimated year 1 total
$150
Note: Year 1 total covers Arizona state fees only. You will also need a Certificate of Good Standing from Wisconsin (typically $10-$50). Registered agent fees are not included.

How to register your Wisconsin LLC in Arizona

1

Check name availability in Arizona

Before filing, verify that your LLC name (or a distinguishable variation) is available in Arizona. If your exact name is already taken, you may need to register under a fictitious or assumed name.

Check the Arizona Secretary of State website for name availability search.

2

Get a Certificate of Good Standing from Wisconsin

Arizona requires a Certificate of Good Standing from Wisconsin to prove your LLC is in good standing. Most states require dated within 30-90 days.

3

File the Application for Authority in Arizona

Submit your application along with the Certificate of Good Standing and the $150 filing fee. Processing time is 5-10 business days. Expedited processing available for $35.

Arizona filing portal ↗
4

Appoint a registered agent in Arizona

You must designate a registered agent with a physical address in Arizona to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC. This is required as part of the foreign qualification application.

Ongoing compliance in Arizona

Annual report
No annual report required
Report due
Varies
Processing time
5-10 business days
Expedite
$35
Note: Arizona does not require LLCs to file annual reports. LLC filings are handled by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), not the Secretary of State. Mandatory publication requirement: must publish Notice of Formation in an approved newspaper within 60 days of formation (3 consecutive publications, $60-$120). Exempt if statutory agent is in Maricopa or Pima County.

Important to know about Arizona

  • Failure to publish within 60 days triggers a 30-day warning from ACC. If still not published, ACC will terminate the LLC.

Need a registered agent in Arizona?

A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.

Get Northwest Registered Agent ↗
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Registered Agents Inc
$200/year · Includes annual report filing
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Harbor Compliance
$99/year · Full-service compliance option
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Check your full compliance

Use our free tool to check if you need to register in additional states.

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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify all fees and requirements with the Arizona Secretary of State before filing.