State filing requirements for Arizona.

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Sections
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our members.
Business entity search
 
https://ecorp.azcc.gov/EntitySearch/Index
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://ecorp.azcc.gov/EntitySearch/Index
Instructions:

  • Use the business entity search to locate the organization
  • Once located, verify filing number and name then select organization
  • At the top of the organization’s business details page, click the yellow “eFile Annual Report” button to start the filing process
  • *Note: if Statutory Agent has changed since previous reporting year, this information cannot be changed with the Annual Report. You must file a Statement of Change and Statutory Agent Acceptance forms separately, no fee
Additional info
 
Fee: $40 / $75 (expedited)
Processing: 15-20 business days; 5-10 (expedited) (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time
Corporate annual report
Notes
 
Required if incorporated. This report can be filed electronically. To find your organization's due date, use your state's business lookup function. The due date is the anniversary of when an organization was incorporated.

Failure to file an annual report will result in a penalty of $9 a month. Once an organization's annual report is 60 days late, the organization will be dissolved automatically by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://ecorp.azcc.gov/EntitySearch/Index
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.azcc.gov/
Due: Incorporation anniversary date
Fee: $10.00
Charity registration
Not required for Arizona.
 
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
More: http://www.azdor.gov/Portals/0/Brochure/501.pdf
Sales tax exemption
Tax department
Not required for Arizona.
Raffles (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included in our covered services. We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee. Reach out to your state representative for more information.
Notes
 
Group must be in existence for 1 year, and can receive no more than $10K per year from raffles
Filing information
 
Link: https://gaming.az.gov/resources/charitable-gaming
Due: Before event
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
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