# Form a limited partnership in Arizona

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/limited-partnership/arizona
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Arizona charges $10 for the Certificate of Limited Partnership (Secretary of State). We prepare it, your general partners sign it, and we file it with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

## Arizona details

- Certificate of Limited Partnership (Secretary of State): $10
- Expedited processing (same/next business day): $35
- Limited partnership annual report: No annual report

[Filing office: Arizona Corporation Commission](https://arizonabusinesscenter.azcc.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://azsos.gov/business/partnerships/partnership-forms)

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$10 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to form a limited partnership in Arizona?

The state charges $10. With our Basic package, the total is $10.

LP or LLC?

In an LP, general partners run the business and are personally liable for its debts, and limited partners invest. An LLC protects every owner, so most small businesses pick one. LPs suit funds and family holdings.

Who signs it?

Every general partner signs the certificate. We send it to them to sign before we file.

Who approves it?

The Arizona Corporation Commission. We submit it there for you and send you copies of what comes back.