Arizona Paralegal Services

Incorporations / LLC

» Name Availability

Prior to filing for incorporation, it is necessary to check with the Arizona Corporation Commission to make sure that the name to be used for the corporation is not already in use and is available. Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. performs this service before beginning the incorporation process.

» Preparation of Articles of Incorporation

Based on the information given to us by the client, Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. will prepare the Articles of Incorporation which are then filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The filing fee that is required to be paid at that time is $60.00. The Articles describe such things as the purpose of the corporation, the number of shares of authorized stock, the par value of the stock, the initial board of directors, and the name and address of the statutory agent.

» Statutory Agent Consent Form

Every corporation must have someone upon whom notice to the corporation may be served. This person is the corporation's statutory agent.

» Certificate of Disclosure

Along with the Articles of Incorporation, it is also necessary to file a Certificate of Disclosure with the Arizona Corporation Commission. This form discloses, among other things, such things as prior bankruptcies and the criminal histories of the incorporators. Although this form does not have to be filed for 90 days from the time of filing the Articles, Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. will also prepare and file this form at the time of filing of the Articles of Incorporation.

» Publication

Within sixty (60) days from the date of filing the Articles with the Arizona Corporation Commission, they will need to be published in a newspaper of general circulation giving the public notice of the formation of the corporation. Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. works closely with three different publications in the Tucson, Phoenix, Sierra Vista and Flagstaff areas to perform this service, meeting this requirement. An affidavit of publication from the newspaper must then be filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission within ninety (90) days from the date the Articles were filed.

Arizona law requires that corporations prepare minutes of the shareholders and board of directors on a regular basis. Proper record keeping is essential, and in fact, a lack of proper records can open the door for legal problems. Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. can help you prevent this possibility and will perform this service for your corporation on an annual basis.

» Statutory Agent

All corporations must have an individual who is willing to accept service on behalf of the corporation. This person is the corporation’s Statutory Agent.

» “S” Corporations

After the corporation has been properly formed, Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. can assist you in preparing the necessary documents to obtain S corporation status with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 2553 must be completed and filed with the Internal Revenue Service. This form must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 3rd month of the taxable year of the corporation for which the election is being made. We suggest that a client consult with an attorney or CPA regarding whether or not to file the Form 2553.


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Phone: (520) 531-8322 Incorporations / LLC » Name Availability Prior to filing for incorporation, it is necessary to check with the Arizona Corporation Commission to make sure that the name to be used for the corporation is not already in use and is available. Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. performs this service before beginning the incorporation process. » Preparation of Articles of Incorporation Based on the information given to us by the client, Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. will prepare the Articles of Incorporation which are then filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The filing fee that is required to be paid at that time is $60.00. The Articles describe such things as the purpose of the corporation, the number of shares of authorized stock, the par value of the stock, the initial board of directors, and the name and address of the statutory agent. » Statutory Agent Consent Form Every corporation must have someone upon whom notice to the corporation may be served. This person is the corporation's statutory agent. » Certificate of Disclosure Along with the Articles of Incorporation, it is also necessary to file a Certificate of Disclosure with the Arizona Corporation Commission. This form discloses, among other things, such things as prior bankruptcies and the criminal histories of the incorporators. Although this form does not have to be filed for 90 days from the time of filing the Articles, Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. will also prepare and file this form at the time of filing of the Articles of Incorporation. » Publication Within sixty (60) days from the date of filing the Articles with the Arizona Corporation Commission, they will need to be published in a newspaper of general circulation giving the public notice of the formation of the corporation. Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. works closely with three different publications in the Tucson, Phoenix, Sierra Vista and Flagstaff areas to perform this service, meeting this requirement. An affidavit of publication from the newspaper must then be filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission within ninety (90) days from the date the Articles were filed. Arizona law requires that corporations prepare minutes of the shareholders and board of directors on a regular basis. Proper record keeping is essential, and in fact, a lack of proper records can open the door for legal problems. Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. can help you prevent this possibility and will perform this service for your corporation on an annual basis. » Statutory Agent All corporations must have an individual who is willing to accept service on behalf of the corporation. This person is the corporation’s Statutory Agent. » “S” Corporations After the corporation has been properly formed, Arizona Paralegal Services, Inc. can assist you in preparing the necessary documents to obtain S corporation status with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 2553 must be completed and filed with the Internal Revenue Service. This form must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 3rd month of the taxable year of the corporation for which the election is being made. We suggest that a client consult with an attorney or CPA regarding whether or not to file the Form 2553.