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Arkansas state guide · FAQ

Arkansas LLC
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Ten questions we get most often about forming an LLC in Arkansas — with straight answers, not hedged ones.

State filing fee$45
Typical approval3–5 business days
Annual report$150 annual
Single-memberAllowed

The ten we get asked most

How long does it take to form an Arkansas LLC?

3–5 business days for standard online processing through the Arkansas Secretary of State. Once the LLC is approved, we obtain the EIN the same day and deliver your bank-ready packet within a day or two after that.

What does it cost to form an LLC in Arkansas?

Our service is $299 flat. Arkansas's state filing fee is $45, paid directly to the Arkansas Secretary of State. First-year total is $344, with no upsells and no tiered pricing.

Do I have to live in Arkansas to form an Arkansas LLC?

No. Arkansas allows non-residents to form and own LLCs in the state. You do need an Arkansas registered agent — that's included in the $299 for the first year. Our Little Rock office serves as the agent of record.

Can a single person own an Arkansas LLC?

Yes. Arkansas allows single-member LLCs, which the IRS treats as disregarded entities by default — meaning the LLC's income flows through to the owner's personal tax return.

What's included in your $299 flat fee?

Four things: your Arkansas Articles of Organization filed by a formation specialist, federal EIN obtained from the IRS, a custom operating agreement drafted to your actual ownership structure, and one year of registered agent service in Arkansas. No hidden costs, no tiered pricing.

What's the annual requirement for an Arkansas LLC?

Arkansas charges $150 annually for the report. Miss the deadline and the state imposes a late fee, and eventually administrative dissolution if the lapse continues.

Do I need a registered agent in Arkansas?

Yes, Arkansas law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive service of process and official correspondence. Our Little Rock office serves as your registered agent for the first year as part of the $299.

Can I change the registered agent later?

Yes. After the first year you can renew our service at $119/year, or designate yourself, an employee, or another agent by filing a change-of-agent form with the Arkansas Secretary of State. The state typically charges a small fee for the change.

Will I get an operating agreement I can actually use at a bank?

Yes. Our operating agreements are drafted to your actual ownership structure — member names, percentages, voting rights, profit allocations — not a fill-in-the-blank template. Every major U.S. bank accepts them for business account opening.

Are there any Arkansas-specific tax or compliance notes?

Annual Franchise Tax Report of $150 due May 1 each year. $50 by mail. $25 late penalty plus 10% interest per year.

Arkansas note

Annual Franchise Tax Report of $150 due May 1 each year.

What's included in the $299 flat fee

State filingArticles of Organization, by a formation specialist
EIN includedFederal tax ID, issued by the IRS after approval
Operating agreementDrafted to your ownership structure — not a template
Registered agentOne year included in Arkansas, Little Rock on file
Ready to form in Arkansas?

$299 flat, plus Arkansas's $45 state fee.

Reservation takes three minutes. A formation specialist in Little Rock handles the rest.

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