Kristopher Richardson
Global Payments
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About Kristopher Richardson
Kristopher Richardson is a business and corporate attorney at Global Payments serving Arizona, Arizona. Business law practice in Arizona involves entity formation and governance under Title 10 (corporations) and Title 29 (LLCs) of the Arizona Revised Statutes, as well as commercial contracts, business disputes, and regulatory compliance under the Arizona Corporation Commission's oversight. For consultation, contact details are listed below.
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Education
- Law School: Oklahoma City U
Common questions about Business Law in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
Do I need to register a foreign business in Arizona?
Yes, if your out-of-state entity is 'transacting business' in Arizona under ARS § 10-1501 (corporations) or § 29-3702 (LLCs). Activities like maintaining an office, holding employees, signing contracts in Arizona, or owning real property usually require foreign qualification with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Mere isolated transactions, holding shareholder meetings, or owning bank accounts typically do not.
What does the Arizona Corporation Commission regulate?
The ACC under Article XV of the Arizona Constitution regulates incorporated entities (filings, annual reports), public utilities and pipelines, securities offerings, and railroad and utility safety. Business entity matters include filing Articles of Incorporation/Organization, accepting service of process, and maintaining the public corporate registry.
Do I need a lawyer to start a small business in Arizona?
For the simplest entity formation (single-member LLC, no investors, no real estate, no employees), you can file with the Arizona Corporation Commission yourself. For anything with multiple founders, outside investors, intellectual property, real estate, employees, or industry-specific licensing, an attorney's review of structure, operating agreement, and contracts pays for itself many times over by avoiding costly disputes later.