The Arizona Corporation Commission is making strides with technology, announcing the upcoming launch of a new online business filing portal dubbed Arizona Business Connect, set to replace the current eCorp system. The commission has confirmed that the transition will take place on January 12, 2026, with notable changes affecting how businesses can submit their filings during the switchover period. Notably, eCorp will be decommissioned after 5 p.m. on January 2, 2026, after which the online filings service will temporarily be offline.
Entities needing to file documents during the downtime are urged to either plan or, they can utilize the future effective date filings option, “which would take place after the date the documents are filed,” as per details outlined by the commission. This feature allows for documents to be submitted with a requested effective date up to three months ahead; however, it is worth noting that these filings will only activate post-launch of Arizona Business Connect, despite being processed earlier in the eCorp system and displaying the earlier requested date.
There will be a 10-day span when the Arizona Corporation Commission will exclusively accept paper filings—meaning no online options will be available until Arizona Business Connect goes live. During this time, those with business-related filings can submit their paperwork in person at offices located in downtown Phoenix or Tucson, or by traditional mail or fax.
For any guidance or assistance through this transitional phase, the commission has made available resources, including a phone number (602) 542-3026, and encouraged to contact via email at [email protected] for those in need of support with their filings, or if encountering difficulties with the updated system. These avenues are expected to provide critical information and help to bridge businesses over until the new portal becomes fully operational and marks a step into streamlined, digitized processes for commerce in Arizona.
