Arizona Foreign LLC Qualification

What is an Arizona Foreign LLC?

A foreign Arizona LLC is an LLC originally formed in another state that registers to do business in Arizona. The process of registering a foreign LLC in Arizona is called foreign qualification. Foreign qualification is used to register a foreign company so that it may transact business in the state of Arizona. There are a few requirements when filing an application for registration in Arizona.

How to Register A Foreign LLC in Arizona

Foreign LLC Requirements

  1. Entity Types
  2. Legal Names
  3. Domicile Information
  4. Purpose
  5. Statutory Agent
  6. Office Addresses
  7. Management

Entity Types

When filing an application for registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company in Arizona, you have the option of registering one of two LLC types. Your choices are a “Limited Liability Company” or a “Professional Limited Liability Company”.

Legal Names

Listing the exact, true name of the Foreign LLC is required on the application. This is the name of the LLC in it’s home state. You will also need to list the name of the LLC when it conducts business in Arizona. The name in Arizona can be the same name used elsewhere or a fictitious name if your name is not available for use in Arizona.

Domicile Information

Foreign domicile information that is required by Arizona on your Foreign Limited Liability Company are the state or country where the LLC was originally filed and the date of original formation.

Purpose

A purpose and general character of business to transact in Arizona will be described for Arizona LLC formation.

Statutory Agent

A Statutory Agent like a Registered Agent, will be the communication contact for the Limited Liability Company in Arizona. The Arizona Statutory Agent is required to have a physical address in Arizona, not a PO Box. An address and optional mailing address will be provided for incorporation. Form M002 must be accompanied with the application for processing your Foreign LLC registration.

Office Addresses

Office addresses include the Principal Office in the state where the LLC was organized and the Arizona KPB (Known Place of Business). This can be your Arizona Statutory Agents address or another address, but not a PO Box.

Management

You have two choices when it comes to management and an Arizona LLC. You will need to fill out an additional form for either choice.

Manager Managed: Form L040

Member Managed: Form L041

 

How to File an Arizona Foreign LLC Qualification Document

Steps in registering a foreign company in Arizona:

  1. Foreign LLC Arizona Qualification. According to A.R.S. § 29-802, a foreign (out-of-state) LLC must file an Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company with the Arizona Corporation Commission in order to register to do business within the state.
  2. Included with the Application, you must include a Cover Sheet, a Manager Structure or Member Structure Attachment, a Statutory Agent Acceptance form, and a Certificate of Existence/Good Standing from your home state. The total filing fee is $150.
  3. A foreign LLC qualification requires you to appoint an Arizona statutory agent to accept service of process on behalf of your company. A statutory agent must have a physical street address within the state.
  4. After you register a foreign LLC in Arizona, there is no annual report to file each year.

 

Foreign Registration Quick Facts

 

How Long Does It Take to Process the Foreign LLC Qualification Application?

Arizona’s processing times vary from week to week. The ACC updates their processing times every Monday. You can find their current processing times on their website on their eCorp page.

There is an expedite option available for $35. Check the ACC website to see what the current expedite time is for the week.

 

Is a Foreign LLC Required to Publish a Notification in an Arizona Newspaper?

No. Domestic entities must meet certain Arizona publishing requirements, but a foreign LLC is not required to publish any notice or publish its Articles of Organization in any newspaper.

 

How Can I Pay for My Foreign LLC Qualification Filing?

In person, you can pay with cash, check, money order or credit card.

By mail, you can send a check or money order made payable to: Arizona Corporation Commission.

 

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