Arizona LLC and Arizona Corporation

Filed with the Arizona Secretary of State Arizona Corporation Commission

Arizona Corporation Names

The Arizona Corporation name must include a word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Company," "Association" or "Limited". The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Arizona Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The Arizona Limited Liability Company (Arizona LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company", "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviations "L.L.C." or "L.C." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue must be listed in the Articles.

Registered Agent

A corporation or LLC must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. Arizona prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

Corporate Records

The following items must be kept with the corporation records: the articles of incorporation and all amendments; the current bylaws; minutes of shareholders' meetings; records of shareholders' actions taken without a meeting; written communications to shareholders within the past three years; a list of names and business addresses of current directors and officers; the most recent annual report; and any agreements among shareholders.