Business Formation in Arkansas
LLC & Corporation formation in Arkansas.
Arkansas formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Arkansas
Arkansas LLCs file Articles of Organization and pay an annual franchise tax.
Corporation Formation in Arkansas
Arkansas corporations file Articles of Incorporation and pay annual franchise tax.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Arkansas Secretary of State — Business and Commercial Services
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $45
- Corporation state filing fee
- $45
- Annual / periodic report
- Arkansas requires an annual franchise tax report.
- Annual report fee
- $150
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Arkansas address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual franchise tax report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Formation
Ready to form your company in Arkansas?
Initial formation is $495 plus Arkansas state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.