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Sun Document Filings can form a Arizona LLC fast! Focus on forming your Arizona LLC business plan and let us form your Arizona LLC. Sun can form a Arizona limited liablity company or register a Arizona LLC correctly the first time. Let us make the Arizona LLC formation process quick and painless for you by preparing and filing a Arizona LLC Articles of Organization with the Arizona Secretary of State on your behalf. Your time is better spent forming your Arizona LLC business plan for a successful Arizona LLC. Protect your assets and form a Arizona single member LLC or a Arizona multi-member LLC.

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How do I form a Arizona LLC?

There is no need to ask, "How do I form a Arizona LLC?" because we know how to form a Arizona LLC from start to finish. First, we check LLC name availability with the Arizona Secretary of State. Second, we prepare a Arizona LLC Articles of Organization. Third, before we form a Arizona LLC, we verify that the Articles of Organization are free of errors. Fourth, we will register a Arizona LLC by filing a Arizona LLC Articles of Organization with the Arizona Secretary of State. Fifth, after the Arizona Secretary of State files a Arizona LLC Articles of Organization, we will return the filed document to you. We make forming a Arizona LLC simple and fast!

What is a Arizona LLC?

A Arizona LLC or Arizona limited liability company is a type of business entity that is independent of its owner(s). A Arizona LLC can consist of one or more members which may be individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, associations, corporations, other limited liablity companies (LLC), or other business entitites as allowed by the state of formation. The members of a Arizona LLC are afforded limited liablity similar to shareholders of a corporation and are allowed pass-through taxation benefits that is comparable to a partnership. Forming a Arizona LLC can be the best of both worlds.

What are the advantages of forming a Arizona LLC?

A Arizona LLC or Arizona Limited Liability Company combines the advantages of a corporation and a partnership. The members of a Arizona LLC are allowed limited liability protection of a Arizona corporation with the pass-through taxation of a partnership. All personal assets of the members are protected from creditors for debt and from judgments against a Arizona LLC. Provided a member did not use their personal assets to secure loans or personally guarantee the debt for a Arizona LLC. Unlike a Sub-Chapter S Corporation whose shareholders are limited to 75, there is no limit to how many members a Arizona LLC can have. For the flexibility and taxation benefits, LLC’s have become very desirable to business owners.

How do I decide if I should form a Arizona LLC or Arizona S corporation?

- Most business owners that decide to form a Arizona limited liablity company (LLC) do so because of its flexibility in taxation.
- A Arizona S corporation eliminates double taxation but it lacks the flexibility of a Arizona LLC in distribution of income to the owners.
- A Arizona LLC can have several classes of membership interests and can consist of one or more members (in most states) which may be individuals, partnerships, limited partnerships, trusts, estates, associations, corporations, foreign nationals, other limited liability companies or other business entities.
- A Arizona S corporation can only be owned my individuals, issue only one type of stock, and is limited to no more then 75 shareholders.
- For more information, view our Entity Comparison Table. The Entity Comparison Table will show the advantages and disadvantages of different types of business entities.
- If you decide to form a Arizona S corporation instead of forming a Arizona LLC, click here for incorporation services.

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Who controls or manages a Arizona LLC?

A Arizona LLC is owned and organized by its members. Members to a Arizona LLC are the equivalent as partners are to a partnership or shareholders in a corporation. Members have the option of managing a Arizona LLC themselves or if they prefer, they can choose to elect managers to operate a Arizona LLC. Managers are agents of the company and have the authority to bind the company to third parties. The flexibility in management is one of the reasons LLC’s are so appealing.

How many people or business entities are required to form a Arizona LLC?

In most states, only one entity or one person is required to form a Arizona LLC. In terms of taxation, the IRS does recognize single member Arizona LLC’s and allows pass-through taxation. Although the Internal Revenue Service allows one member Arizona LLC’s with pass-through taxation, some states may not afford equal treatment to single member Arizona LLC’s. To avoid any surprises, we recommend that you speak with your accountant or tax preparer to find out how the tax laws in your state would affect your single member Arizona LLC prior to organization.

What titles are owners in a Arizona LLC ?

A Arizona LLC is allowed to have the titles member(s), manager(s), or manging members.

How is a Arizona LLC taxed ?

At the Federal Level -

A Arizona LLC may be classified for federal income tax purposes as a sole proprietorship (referred to as an entity to be disregarded as separate from its owner), partnership or a corporation. If a Arizona LLC has only one owner, it will automatically be considered to be a sole proprietorship (referred to as an entity to be disregarded as separate from its owner), unless an election is made to be treated as a corporation. If a Arizona LLC has two or more owners, it will automatically be considered to be a partnership unless an election is made to be treated as a corporation. If a Arizona LLC does not elect its classification, a default classification of partnership (multi-member Arizona LLC) or sole proprietorship (single member Arizona LLC) will apply.

At the state level -

Your Arizona LLC may be treated differently for tax purposes then at the federal level. Since each state is different, we recommend that you speak to your accountant or tax preparer who specializes in Arizona tax law for specific tax questions.

How do I obtain an EIN or Employer Identification number or Tax Payer ID number for my Arizona LLC?

After we complete a Arizona LLC formation on your behalf, we offer supporting services. We can obtain an employer identification number (an EIN) for your Arizona LLC. An EIN is required to open a bank account, hire employees, and to start business credit for your Arizona LLC. If you purchase our premium package, EIN obtainment is included for your Arizona LLC.

How do I obtain or prepare a Arizona LLC operating agreement?

Often times, you can hire an attorney or paralegal to prepare the operating agreement for your Arizona LLC but that could be very costly. If you purchase our premium package, Sun will prepare the initial operating agreement (standard language) for your Arizona LLC and include meeting minutes (MS Word format) that you can prepare as needed.

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What is a Arizona LLC operating agreement and why is it so important for my Arizona LLC?

A Arizona LLC operating agreement serves as a blueprint for your Arizona LLC. The operating agreement contains the rights, privileges, and powers of the members and managers. A Arizona LLC operating agreement will contain the names and addresses of each member and manager. A Arizona LLC operating agreement will specifiy the percentage each member owns of a Arizona LLC. A Arizona LLC operating agreement will also indicate the capital contribution of each Arizona LLC member. A Arizona LLC operating agreement normally outlines how it can be amended or changed at a future date. Often there is mention of how long a Arizona LLC is allowed to operate, the date of dissolution, or if a Arizona LLC has perpetual existence until the members agree to dissolve a Arizona LLC.

Another important part of a Arizona LLC operating agreement is to create "rules" on how a Arizona LLC can open a bank account, take out loans, write checks, enter into contracts, obtain business credit, and issue membership certificates to its members. As a Arizona LLC member, the most important reason for an operating agreement besides that most states require one by law, is that it protects each members' personal interest, capital contributed, and a detailed outline of the rights and privledges each member is afforded.

What is a Arizona LLC seal?

After a Arizona LLC prepares its operating agreement or has Sun prepare a Arizona LLC operating agreement, a Arizona LLC will need a Arizona LLC seal. What is a Arizona LLC seal? A Arizona LLC seal is a handheld device that imprints paper with a Arizona LLC's name, state of formation, and date a Arizona LLC was formed. Many banks and other lending institutes require a Arizona LLC to possess and use a Arizona LLC seal on business documents or loan papers. All Arizona LLC kits that Sun sells contain a handheld Arizona LLC seal embosser.

What is a Arizona LLC kit?

A Arizona LLC kit is typically a hardbound binder that contains all of a Arizona LLC's important documents such as the Arizona Articles of Organization, operating agreement, and meeting minutes. All of the Arizona LLC kits that Sun sells include the Arizona LLC's name hot stamped (professional imprint of the Arizona LLC's name) on the spine of the kit. Most Arizona LLC kits come with a slipcase to keep the binder safe. Some Arizona LLC kits are made with a slipcase built in. The choice is yours.

Another important part of a Arizona LLC kit is the membership certificates. All of the Arizona LLC kits that Sun sells contain 20 custom membership certificates that include the Arizona LLC's name, date and jurisdiction of formation, and the title of member (s) or manager (s) below the signature lines. If you have already formed your Arizona LLC, you can order a Arizona LLC kit by clicking here. We have a selection of high quality Arizona LLC kits that come in array of styles and colors. Best of all, standard shipping is always free.

Now that you have formed your Arizona LLC, obtained your EIN from the IRS, prepared the Arizona LLC operating agreement, issued membership certificates, and used your Arizona LLC seal embosser, it is time to verify which local city and/or county tax licenses your Arizona LLC business will need. The best place to start is your city hall or county recorder's office. Take the time to verify your area's business licensing requirements. For those of you who plan to run your Arizona LLC out of your home, check with your city or county to find out if a work at home permit is required. Once your licensing requirements are met, it is time to start operating your Arizona LLC.

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