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How to Shut Down a Business in Arizona

Complete guide to dissolving your business entity with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Quick Answer

To dissolve a business in Arizona, file Articles of Termination with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The LLC filing fee is $35 and corporation fee is $25. Arizona does not require tax clearance before filing. Standard processing takes 5-10 business days.

Quick Facts

Filing Agency Arizona Corporation Commission
Website https://azcc.gov
LLC Dissolution Fee $35
Corporation Dissolution Fee $25
Tax Clearance Required No
Processing Time 5-10 business days
Online Filing Yes
Phone (602) 542-3026

LLC Dissolution in Arizona

Form
Articles of Termination
Fee
$35
Online
Yes
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve an LLC

  1. 1 Vote to dissolve per operating agreement or majority of members
  2. 2 Wind up business affairs and settle debts
  3. 3 File Articles of Termination (Form L031) with Arizona Corporation Commission
  4. 4 Pay $35 filing fee
  5. 5 File final state tax returns with Arizona Department of Revenue

Corporation Dissolution in Arizona

Form
Articles of Dissolution
Fee
$25
Online
Yes
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve a Corporation

  1. 1 Board of directors adopts resolution recommending dissolution
  2. 2 Shareholders approve dissolution by majority vote
  3. 3 Wind up business affairs, notify creditors, and settle debts
  4. 4 File Articles of Dissolution (Form C022) with Arizona Corporation Commission
  5. 5 Pay $25 filing fee
  6. 6 File final state tax returns with Arizona Department of Revenue

Tax Requirements

Tax Clearance Required
No
Final Return Required
Yes

Tax Agency: Arizona Department of Revenue

https://azdor.gov

Phone: (602) 255-3381

File final Arizona corporate income tax return (Form 120) and close all tax accounts with the Department of Revenue.

Additional Requirements

Publication Required: Yes

Must publish notice of dissolution for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the business is located (ARS 29-3702(C) for LLCs, ARS 10-1403(B) for corps).

Creditor Notification: Must notify known creditors in writing; unknown creditors may be notified by publication
Employee Notification: Follow federal WARN Act if 100+ employees
Board/Member Approval: Majority vote of members (LLC) or shareholders (Corp) required
Winding Up Period: Reasonable time to wind up affairs
Registered Agent: Registered agent must be maintained until dissolution is complete

Contact Information

Agency: Arizona Corporation Commission

Address: 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: (602) 542-3026

Website: https://azcc.gov

Online Portal: https://azcc.gov/corporations

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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is sourced from official state websites and was last verified in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.