Form a Arkansas LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Arkansas LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Arkansas | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Arkansas LLCs are formed by filing a Certificate of Organization with the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
Arkansas LLCs file an Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report every year. It is due on or before May 1 each year. The first one is due May 1 of the year after the LLC is formed.
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.
You also need a registered agent in Arkansas every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Arkansas address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" Arkansas LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Arkansas filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Arkansas filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Arkansas filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Arkansas filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Arkansas?
Arkansas charges a one-time fee to file the Certificate of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Arkansas LLCs file an Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report every year. It is due on or before May 1 each year.
What are the yearly costs of a Arkansas LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in Arkansas every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Arkansas LLC?
Yes: file the Certificate of Organization yourself with the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Arkansas?
No. The Arkansas filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
