Arizona rule

The 13 rules Cumple watches

Each one read at its official source, with a verification date. Pick one to see what it is, when it is due, what happens if you miss it, and where the law says so.

• Annual report (ACC)

  Only corporations file an annual report, each on its own date, with a Certificate of Disclosure. Arizona LLCs do NOT file an annual report.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• Publication of Articles (new LLC)

  A new LLC must publish notice of its Articles 3 consecutive times, within 60 days, in a newspaper in the county of its statutory agent's address, unless the agent is in…

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• TPT license renewal

  The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license is valid for one calendar year and renews every January 1 on AZTaxes.gov. Pay by e-check or ACH debit;

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• Trade name (DBA) renewal

  A trade name registration with the Secretary of State lasts 5 years. Renew online for $10 within the 6 months before expiration.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• FinCEN BOI report: you are exempt

  Since August 14, 2026, companies formed in the US are permanently exempt from reporting beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• E-Verify on every hire

  Every Arizona employer must verify each new employee's eligibility through E-Verify and keep the record for the length of employment or at least 3 years, whichever is…

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• New-hire report (20 days)

  Report each new or rehired employee within 20 days of hire at az-newhire.com: name, address, Social Security number, employer details and first day of paid work.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• Workers' compensation insurance

  Required from the first employee, full- or part-time, minors and family members included. You must post the notice of coverage at the workplace.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• Minimum wage and paid sick time

  Minimum wage statewide: $15.15/hour from January 1, 2026. Paid sick time: 1 hour per 30 worked, up to 24 hours a year for your company size.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• Unemployment insurance (DES): registration and quarterly report

  You are an Arizona unemployment-insurance employer once you pay $1,500 or more in wages in a calendar quarter, or have at least one employee for part of a day in 20…

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• State withholding (ADOR): registration, quarterly A1-QRT and annual A1-R

  Register your EIN with the Department of Revenue on Form JT-1 (online at AZTaxes.gov) before filing any return.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• Required ICA posters (minimum wage and paid sick time)

  Post, where employees can read them, the current year's Minimum Wage poster and the Earned Paid Sick Time poster from the Industrial Commission of Arizona.

  Verified on November 1, 2026

• City business license or registration

  Each city decides whether it requires a general business license on top of the TPT license.

  Verified on November 1, 2026