Start a Arkansas LLC
How to start an LLC in Arkansas →
Name, registered agent, Certificate of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Arkansas LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Arkansas operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Arkansas LLC
Arkansas Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Arkansas registered agent →
Every Arkansas LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Arkansas deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Arkansas LLC at a glance
Formed with
Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division
Formation document
Certificate of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Arkansas LLCs file an Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report every year. It is due on or before May 1 each year.
Annual LLC franchise tax paid to the Arkansas Secretary of State with the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, due on or before May 1. Penalty and interest apply after May 1.
Must contain "Limited Liability Company", "Limited Company", "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC" or "LC" ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Arkansas register.
- The Certificate of Organization must list at least one member or manager for franchise tax purposes, and a franchise tax contact form is filed with it.
- The annual report and the franchise tax are a single filing with the Secretary of State, which can be done online.
Forming a Arkansas LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Arkansas LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Arkansas?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Arkansas, and file a Certificate of Organization with the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Arkansas LLC cost?
Arkansas charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Arkansas LLC file an annual report?
Arkansas LLCs file an Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report every year. It is due on or before May 1 each year.
Does Arkansas tax LLCs?
Annual LLC franchise tax paid to the Arkansas Secretary of State with the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, due on or before May 1. Penalty and interest apply after May 1.
Is an operating agreement required in Arkansas?
No, but every Arkansas LLC should have one.
