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Arkansas LLC cost

Forming an LLC in Arkansas costs $45 in state filing fees. Expect about $45 in known state charges in year one and $150 a year after that.

Last checked October 28, 2026 · core fees verified on official state pages.

Arkansas LLC fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Online Certificate of Organization (online; $50 by mail)$45One timeverified source
Franchise tax report$150annualverified source
Name reservation (optional)$22.50One timeverified source
Expedited processing (optional)Not verifiedPer filingunverified
Foreign LLC registration (out-of-state LLCs)$270One timeunverified secondary source
Registered agent$0 if you serve yourself; typically $100–150/yr paidYearlytypical market range

State tax: $150 annual franchise tax report, due May 1. source

Deadlines

Franchise tax report due on or before May 1 each year.

Cheapest legal way to form in Arkansas

  • File online directly with the state ($45 vs $50 by mail); a paid service is optional.
  • Be your own registered agent if you have a Arkansas street address.
  • Skip name reservation and expedite unless you need them.
  • Get your EIN free from the IRS.

Arkansas LLC cost calculator

1Where will you form your LLC?

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2What it costs

Arkansas LLC cost FAQ

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arkansas?

The state filing fee for the online certificate of organization is $45 online ($50 by mail). Known state charges in year one come to about $45, before optional services.

What are the ongoing state fees for a Arkansas LLC?

Franchise tax report $150 (annual). Averaged per year that is about $150. $150 annual franchise tax report, due May 1.

When is the Arkansas LLC report due?

Franchise tax report due on or before May 1 each year.

Does Arkansas require LLC newspaper publication?

No. Arkansas has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs (only New York, Arizona and Nebraska do).

Can I be my own registered agent in Arkansas?

Usually yes, if you have a physical street address in Arkansas (not a P.O. box) where you can accept legal papers during business hours. Paid agents typically cost about $100–150 a year.

How much does it cost to register an out-of-state LLC in Arkansas?

Foreign LLC registration costs $270 (per a secondary source; not confirmed on the official page in our latest check), plus Arkansas's ongoing report fees.

Sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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