Form Your Arizona S Corporation
Incorporate in the Grand Canyon State for a $60 filing fee, then elect S-corp status to unlock pass-through taxation and self-employment tax savings
Filed in Arizona
The Grand Canyon State · AZ
- State filing fee$60
- Processing time13-15 business days standard (3-5 days with $35 expedite)
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$45/year annual report — due Annually; newspaper publication at formation
- State tax rate4.9% corporate; 2.5% personal
- Expedited option3-5 business days (+$35)
Form your Arizona S-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Arizona S-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $60 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Registered agent
Required in Arizona — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an S-Corp in Arizona
Arizona is an exceptionally S-corp-friendly state, pairing a low $60 incorporation fee and no franchise tax with a flat 2.5% personal income tax rate, one of the lowest in the nation, that applies to the profits passing through to shareholders. With a 4.9% corporate income tax that S corporations largely avoid through pass-through treatment and a booming tech and semiconductor economy, Arizona is a strong home for an owner-operated S corporation.
Pass-through taxation eliminates the entity-level double tax C corporations face on profits
Self-employment tax savings: only your reasonable W-2 salary is subject to payroll tax, not your distributions
Arizona's flat 2.5% personal income tax rate is one of the lowest in the nation
No Arizona franchise tax on your corporation
Low $60 state filing fee with the Arizona Corporation Commission
Affordable $45/year annual report keeps ongoing compliance simple
Limited liability protects your personal assets from business debts and lawsuits
Strong credibility with a formal corporate structure in a fast-growing tech and semiconductor economy
Key features of a Arizona S-Corp
- Low $60 corporation filing fee with the Arizona Corporation Commission
- Affordable $45/year annual report
- No Arizona franchise tax
- Newspaper publication required within 60 days of formation
- Form 2553 election required for S-corp tax treatment
Major industries in Arizona
Form your Arizona S-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 13-15 business days standard (3-5 days with $35 expedite).
- 01
Form an Arizona Corporation
An S corporation is a tax election, not a state entity. First, incorporate by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The state filing fee is $60, with standard processing of 13-15 business days (3-5 days with a $35 expedite).
- 02
Appoint a Statutory Agent
Arizona requires a statutory agent (registered agent) with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and official documents on behalf of your corporation.
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Publish a Notice of Incorporation
Arizona requires you to publish a notice of your incorporation in an approved newspaper in the county where your statutory agent is located, within 60 days of formation. The notice runs for three consecutive publications.
- 04
Obtain an EIN and Issue Stock
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS, adopt corporate bylaws, hold an organizational meeting, and issue a single class of stock to your shareholders.
- 05
File Form 2553 to Elect S-Corp Status
Submit IRS Form 2553 to elect S corporation tax treatment. To apply for the current tax year, file within 75 days of formation (or by March 15). All shareholders must sign and consent.
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Set a Reasonable Salary and Run Payroll
The IRS requires S-corp owner-employees to pay themselves a reasonable W-2 salary before taking distributions. Set up payroll so wages are taxed correctly and distributions flow through tax-advantaged.
Arizona S-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Publication required. Arizona requires you to publish a notice of S-Corp formation in a local newspaper. Estimated cost: $100-$300.
Arizona S-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Arizona S-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Arizona Corporation Commission ($60)
- Appoint a statutory agent with a physical Arizona address
- Publish a notice of incorporation in a local newspaper within 60 days of formation
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS and issue one class of stock
- File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of formation (or by March 15) to elect S-corp status
- Meet S-corp eligibility: no more than 100 shareholders, all US citizens or residents, one class of stock
- Pay owner-employees a reasonable W-2 salary and file the $45 annual report
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Arizona Corporation Commission
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $10 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $60 Arizona state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Arizona)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Arizona S-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an S-Corp in Arizona. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How do I form an S corporation in Arizona?
An S corporation is an IRS tax election, not a separate state filing. You first incorporate by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Arizona Corporation Commission for a $60 fee, then file IRS Form 2553 to elect S-corp tax treatment.
How much does it cost to form an S corporation in Arizona?
The state filing fee for your Arizona corporation is $60. You'll also need to budget for the required newspaper publication at formation, and the IRS Form 2553 S-corp election itself is free. Our service fee is separate.
How long does Arizona take to process the incorporation?
Standard processing through the Arizona Corporation Commission takes 13-15 business days. You can expedite to 3-5 business days for an additional $35 state fee.
When do I need to file Form 2553 for my Arizona S corporation?
To have S-corp status apply to the current tax year, file IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of forming your corporation, or by March 15. All shareholders must sign and consent to the election.
How does an S corporation save me on taxes in Arizona?
S-corp profits pass through to your personal return, avoiding the entity-level double tax C corporations face, and are taxed at Arizona's flat 2.5% personal rate. You also save on self-employment tax because only your reasonable W-2 salary is subject to payroll tax, not your distributions.
Who is eligible to own an Arizona S corporation?
S corporations can have no more than 100 shareholders, all of whom must be US citizens or residents, and only one class of stock is allowed. Foreign (non-resident) owners are not eligible; if you have foreign owners, an LLC or C corporation is the better fit.
What are the ongoing requirements for an Arizona S corporation?
You must file a $45 annual report with the Arizona Corporation Commission, maintain a statutory agent, and run payroll to pay owner-employees a reasonable W-2 salary. Arizona has no franchise tax on your corporation.
Does my Arizona S corporation have to file a BOI report?
No. Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in a US state still file.
Arizona government filing resources
Filing fees for common S-Corp services
Official Arizona state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$10 for both LLC and corporation (does NOT vary by entity type).
Same fee for LLCs and corporations (does NOT vary by entity type): $10 regular / $45 total expedited (i.e., $10 base + $35 expedite).
Learn moreCertified copy: $5.00 base certification fee + $0.50 per page (same base for LLCs and corporations).
$3 per document.
Arizona's sales-tax permit is the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License from the Dept of Revenue (AZDOR).
Learn moreS-Corp is a federal IRS tax election (Form 2553), not a separate Arizona entity — same state filing as a for-profit corporation (Form C016).
Learn moreS-Corp is a federal IRS tax election (Form 2553), not a separate Arizona entity — same state filing as a for-profit corporation.
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Arizona S-Corp
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