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Registered agents in Arizona, compared (2026)
Arizona requires every LLC to have a registered agent. Of the 8 providers with a published price here, Mainstay Filing is our best overall pick at $149 a year, flat. The state’s own fee to change agents is $5.
- Arizona rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider pages read October 2026
The Arizona line-up
| Provider | How it charges | What its page lists | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | Same price every year | Registered agent in any state, all year; Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding; Compliance reminders and stored documents | $149 a year, same at renewal |
| LegalZoom | Same price every year | Alerts when mail arrives; documents scanned and uploaded; annual report reminders | Price for first-time agent customers. Auto-renews at the purchase rate; LegalZoom says the renewal rate is subject to change. |
| RegisteredAgents.com | Same price every year | Online document portal | None stated |
| Northwest Registered Agent | Same price every year | Its address on public filings; scans of state and legal mail; up to 5 pieces of other business mail scanned free a year; domain, website, email and phone line | Its page says the price has not gone up in 20 years. $100/yr per state for five or more states. |
| Swyft Filings | Billed quarterly | Not itemized on its page | Billed $149 per quarter, which is $596 a year. |
| MyCompanyWorks | “Starting at” price; renewal not published | Documents scanned to an account dashboard; filing reminders | Listed as "starting at" $119/yr. |
| ZenBusiness | Introductory price, higher at renewal | Document receipt, scanning and upload to a dashboard; email notifications | $99 plus state fees for the first year, then $199/yr. |
| Bizee | Same price every year | Compliance notifications; its address on the public record | Standalone price. The first year is free when you form your company through Bizee. |
Arizona agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing.
- Address
- The address has to be a place of business or residence in Arizona with a street address. A P.O. box can be listed only as a separate Arizona mailing address.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $5
- Statute
- A.R.S. § 29-3115
Questions
Which registered agents serve Arizona?
8 providers have a published price for Arizona, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, LegalZoom, RegisteredAgents.com, Northwest Registered Agent, Swyft Filings, MyCompanyWorks, ZenBusiness and Bizee.
Do I need a registered agent in Arizona?
Yes. An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing.
Where must the agent be located in Arizona?
The address has to be a place of business or residence in Arizona with a street address. A P.O. box can be listed only as a separate Arizona mailing address.
What does it cost to change agents in Arizona?
The state charges $5 to file the change (A.R.S. § 29-3115).
Sources
- Arizona registered agent statute (A.R.S. § 29-3115): www.azleg.gov/ars/29/03115.htm, checked October 20, 2026
- Arizona Corporation Commission: azcc.gov/corporations, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (features and pricing model), checked October 20, 2026