It costs $35 to dissolve an LLC in Arizona — that’s the Arizona Corporation Commission’s fee to file the Articles of Termination (Form L031) with regular processing. Expedited processing is available for an additional fee. Beyond that state filing fee, your real “cost” to close is finishing the final tax filings and paying off the LLC’s remaining debts before you distribute anything to the owners.
Compared with many states, Arizona keeps the state-side cost of closing an LLC low and predictable. There’s no exit tax, no franchise-tax settle-up, and no annual report to file on the way out.
What the $35 does and doesn’t cover
The $35 is strictly the Corporation Commission’s fee to record your Articles of Termination and end the LLC’s legal existence. It does not cover:
- Final taxes. You’ll still file a final federal return (Form 1065 for multi-member LLCs, or Schedule C for a single-member LLC), a final Arizona return as applicable, and close your Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license with the Arizona Department of Revenue.
- Outstanding debts. During winding up, the LLC must pay its creditors before distributing any remaining assets to members. Those debts are a cost of closing, not a fee you can skip.
- Professional help. If you use an attorney or accountant to handle winding up, final returns, or a multi-member buy-out, that’s a separate — and often worthwhile — cost.
Costs Arizona LLC owners are relieved to skip
- No Tax Clearance Certificate fee or wait. Arizona corporations need tax clearance to dissolve; LLCs don’t.
- No annual report. Arizona LLCs never file one, so there’s no final report fee.
- No publication requirement. Unlike forming certain Arizona LLCs, terminating one doesn’t require a newspaper notice.
Related questions
Is there a fee to dissolve an LLC faster in Arizona?
Yes. Regular processing (roughly 20 business days) is included in the $35 filing fee; the Corporation Commission offers expedited processing for an additional fee, which brings turnaround down to a few business days.
Does it cost more to close a multi-member LLC?
The state filing fee is the same $35. The added cost comes from the work — coordinating the member vote, paying creditors in the right order, filing a partnership-style final return, and documenting distributions. That’s where professional help usually pays for itself.
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This is general information about Arizona law, not legal or tax advice. Fees change — confirm current amounts with a licensed Arizona attorney or the Arizona Corporation Commission.
