Annual reports filed with the Secretary of State in Arizona are official documents that provide a comprehensive overview of a business's financial performance, operations, and management throughout the previous year. These reports are required by law and serve as a way for businesses to maintain transparency and compliance with state regulations.
There are 2 different ways to file an annual report in Arizona depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in Arizona or use Mosey to do it.
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Arizona Annual Report for LLP
Partnerships registered with the Arizona Secretary of State must file an annual report. The report is due April 30.
Download and Complete Annual Report
Download and complete the Annual Report form.
Mail Annual Report
Mail the completed form and payment to the Arizona Secretary of State.
Arizona Annual Report for Corporation
Businesses registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission must file an annual report. The Arizona Corporation Commission assigns the specific date your annual report is due upon approving your application for authority to transact business. Note: The filing fee is $10 for nonprofit organizations.
File Annual Report
File an annual report using the Arizona Corporation Commission eCorp website. Once you're logged in, click on the “Submit Corporation Annual Filing” link, identify your business, and then click “File Annual Report.”
What else do I need to know?
There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.
Maintaining a Registered Agent
Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in Arizona.
Other Taxes
In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in Arizona.
