Arizona LLCs have a default tax status as pass-through entities, which means the LLC's income is reported on the members' individual tax return. LLC members are taxed at a 15.3% rate, while LLCs that choose C-corp status are taxed at 4.9%.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Arizona. AZ Rev Stat § 10-206 states that the “board of directors of a corporation shall adopt initial bylaws for the corporation.” This means that adopting bylaws is a legal requirement.
The new LLC Act governs all LLCs formed in Arizona on or after September 1, 2019. It will govern LLCs that existed before then on September 1, 2020—at which time the old LLC law, which was originally enacted in 1992, is repealed. The 2019 law represents a significant change from the 1992 law.
On September 1, 2019, a new limited liability company law goes into effect in Arizona. The new LLC Act is based on the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act—a uniform law being adopted by an increasing number of states. The new LLC Act governs all LLCs formed in Arizona on or after September 1, 2019.
No, Arizona doesn't require LLCs to have an operating agreement—but it's a good idea to have one. Without your own operating agreement, your business will be governed by the statutes listed in the Arizona LLC Act (ALLCA).
Arizona does not require LLCs to file an annual report. Taxes. For complete details on state taxes for Arizona LLCs, visit Business Owner's Toolkit or the State of Arizona . Federal tax identification number (EIN).
Arizona does not require LLCs to file an annual report. Taxes. For complete details on state taxes for Arizona LLCs, visit Business Owner's Toolkit or the State of Arizona . Federal tax identification number (EIN).
All corporations and limited liability companies (“LLCs”) registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission are required to appoint a statutory agent in the state of Arizona.
The law in Arizona for LLCs is different than for corporations: An Arizona LLC MUST have a Business Address, but it may be: A physical street address in Arizona OR not in Arizona. A post-office box in Arizona OR not in Arizona.
The state of Arizona does not require limited liability companies to have LLC operating agreements. However, the Arizona Limited Liability Company Act does encourage the creation of one. As most LLCs are owned and operated by two or more people, an LLC operating agreement is a good idea.