INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (Domestic LLC) LL0004

This form is used to form a limited liability company or a professional limited liability company in the state of Arizona.  Check the appropriate box at the top of this form indicating what type of business you want to form. 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 1”

Provide the LLC name reservation file number and LLC name in the first section of the form.  If not file number was obtained, leave the line blank.  It’s important to note that all LLCs need to have the words “limited liability company” or “limited company” in the name.  Abbreviations are valid. 

All professional LLCs need to have the words “professional limited liability company” in the name or an appropriate abbreviation. 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 2”

Provide the street address of the LLC in Arizona.  The statutory agent may have the same address. 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 3”

Provide the name and address of the statutory agent for the LLC.  Arizona requires the LLC to have a statutory agent who is a full-time resident of the state or registered within the Arizona Corporation Commission.  If the LLC is sued, the service of the papers is received by the statutory agent. 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 4”

Section 4 is only required for professional LLCs.  Provide the type of professional services offered such as “law office,” “accounting services,” “medical services” or another service. 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 5”

In section 5, state whether the LLC has a dissolution date or the life of the business is perpetual.  If the business is perpetual, write “Perpetual.” 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 6”

State whether management structure is held by the members of the LLC or one or more other managers.  Check the appropriate box below their name and provide their address. 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 7”

Provide the signature of the organizer in section 7.  The organizer is usually a member of the LLC, but they are not required to be a member. 

“Articles of Organization (Domestic LLC) LL0004 Step 8”

Attach a Cover Sheet to this document and provide a filing fee of $50.00 made payable to the Arizona Corporation Commission.  Publish the Articles of Organization in a local newspaper within 60 days.