How to Convert Your Serial Entrepreneur LLC to C-Corp in Arizona (2026)

For serial entrepreneurs in Arizona, the LLC structure is often the starting point for new ventures due to its simplicity and liability protection. However, as your business portfolio grows and your ambitions expand, converting your LLC to a C-Corp might become necessary to attract investors, offer stock options, and optimize for certain tax benefits. This guide outlines the process for converting your Arizona LLC to a C-Corp in 2026, specifically tailored for experienced founders.

When to Convert

Conversion Steps

  1. LLC Member Approval: Obtain unanimous consent from all LLC members to convert to a C-Corp, as required by Arizona law. Document this decision in the LLC's operating agreement.
  2. Name Availability Check: Ensure your desired corporate name is available in Arizona. Check the Arizona Corporation Commission's website for name availability.
  3. File Articles of Incorporation: File Articles of Incorporation with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Include the corporate name, registered agent information, authorized shares, and incorporator details. The filing fee is $60 in 2026.
  4. Publication Requirement: Publish your Articles of Incorporation in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of your known place of business for three consecutive publications. This is a unique requirement in Arizona.
  5. Obtain an EIN: Apply for a new Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, as the LLC's EIN will no longer be valid. This is required for tax purposes.
  6. Transfer Assets and Liabilities: Transfer all assets and liabilities from the LLC to the newly formed C-Corp. This may involve updating bank accounts, contracts, and other legal documents.
  7. Adopt Corporate Bylaws and Elect Directors: Create corporate bylaws to govern the C-Corp's operations. Elect a board of directors to oversee the company's management.

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