Patricia Premeau

About Patricia Premeau

Patricia Premeau is a business and corporate attorney at NEARHOOD LAW OFFICES, PLC serving Scottsdale, 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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• Law School: Arizona State

Common questions about Business Law in Arizona

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How do I form an LLC in Arizona?

File Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission under ARS § 29-3201, designate a statutory agent (ARS § 29-3115), and adopt an operating agreement. Arizona does not require LLCs to publish notice of formation in most counties as of 2017, though Maricopa and Pima exemptions remain. Filing fees are modest, and Arizona does not require an annual report or fee for LLCs.

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.

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.

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