Arizona nonprofit fee table
| Item | Fee | How often | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation – Nonprofit$40 regular; $75 expedited (+$35). | $40 | One time | verified source |
| State nonprofit reportDue: Anniversary month, date assigned by the ACC (A.R.S. 10-11622) | $10 (annual) | annual | verified source |
| Charity registration | Check with the state | — | not confirmed |
| Newspaper publicationWithin 60 days of approval, publish the articles OR the ACC posts the approval in its database (A.R.S. 10-3203(D)); per ACC practice the database option covers corporations whose known place of business is in Maricopa or Pima County — other counties publish in a newspaper (county detail unverified). | Set by newspapers | One time | verified source |
| IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023 | $275 / $600 | One time | verified source |
| IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990 | No IRS fee | Yearly | verified source |
| Registered agent | $0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid | Yearly | typical market range |
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Arizona nonprofit cost FAQ
How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Arizona?
Confirmed fees for a small charity in Arizona come to about $315 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275. Some Arizona items are not yet confirmed on an official page, so check them with the state before you budget.
What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Arizona?
$40 (Articles of Incorporation – Nonprofit). $40 regular; $75 expedited (+$35).
Does Arizona require charity registration?
Not confirmed on an official page in our latest check. Arizona repealed its charitable organization registration (2013). Not confirmed on an official page this run. Check with the state before asking for donations.
Does a Arizona nonprofit have to file a yearly report?
$10 (annual). Nonprofit annual report $10 ($45 expedited).
Official sources
Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.
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