Frequently Asked Questions

What is a registered agent?

A registered agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official state correspondence on behalf of your Arkansas business. The agent must have a physical address in Arkansas and be available during regular business hours.

Why does Arkansas require a registered agent?

Arkansas law requires every LLC and corporation to maintain a registered agent to ensure the state and legal system have a reliable way to deliver official documents, legal notices, and compliance communications to your business.

Who can serve as a registered agent in Arkansas?

Individuals must be at least 18 years old and Arkansas residents. Business entities serving as registered agents must be authorized to operate in the state. Arkansas follows the Model Registered Agents Act, which distinguishes commercial from noncommercial agents. The agent needs a physical street address — no PO boxes or drop boxes allowed.

What types of documents will I receive?

You'll receive service of process for lawsuits, official correspondence from the Arkansas Secretary of State, tax documents, compliance notices, Annual Franchise Tax Report reminders, and other legal or governmental communications addressed to your business.

Can I be my own registered agent?

Arkansas doesn't permit self-appointment under current requirements. Even if you meet the age and residency criteria, serving as your own agent means your personal address appears on public records and you must be available during business hours to accept documents.

How do I change my registered agent in Arkansas?

File a change form with the Arkansas Secretary of State and confirm the update appears in state records. Arkansas doesn't charge a filing fee for registered agent changes, making the process more affordable than in many other states.

What are Arkansas's annual report requirements?

Arkansas requires an Annual Franchise Tax Report due May 1 each year, with a $150 filing fee. If you file by mail instead of online, the fee is $50. Missing the deadline results in a $25 late penalty plus 10% interest per year.

What is the Arkansas Secretary of State?

The Arkansas Secretary of State oversees business entity filings, maintains corporate records, and handles compliance matters for LLCs, corporations, and foreign entities operating in Arkansas. Their website is https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/

How much does your service cost?

$99 per year with no hidden fees, setup charges, or surprise costs. This covers your registered agent address, court documents imaged for Arkansas, compliance reminders, online portal access, and privacy protection.

What's included in the $99/year fee?

Everything: a physical registered office address in Arkansas, SOP imaged for Arkansas, compliance reminders and alerts, secure online document portal, and privacy protection with our address on public filings.

How quickly do you forward documents?

We scan and forward documents the same day they arrive. You'll get an email notification with the scanned document attached and can access it through your online portal immediately.

How do I sign up?

Visit our checkout page to get started. The process is quick and friendly. You'll receive your Arkansas registered agent address and account information right after completing enrollment.

What mail does your Arkansas service cover?

Mail is sorted into categories before anything is done with it, and each category is governed by its own rule.

1. SOP delivery. A process server walks in carrying official paperwork: a complaint, a writ of summons, a deposition subpoena, a wage attachment. Same-business-day imaging to your dashboard. Zero charge. Unlimited count for the policy year. This is the protection your Arkansas filings require.
2. Agency mail. Anything official from the Arkansas Secretary of State, the Department of Finance and Administration, the IRS, or sister agencies counts here. Three free same-day scans per year. From the fourth piece onward, you pick how to receive each item: pay to scan it, or pay to ship the original. Two billing options, one or the other per item, never stacked.
3. Everything else. Packages are turned away at intake. So is direct-mail advertising, plus the verification mail churned out by services like Google Maps and Amazon's seller-trust system, along with comparable third-party verification mail.

Mailing paper out of our Arkansas office is its own line item regardless of what was originally scanned — there is no free physical forwarding even on legal documents.

For ongoing inbound volume, our virtual mailbox runs as a separately billed subscription. It is not folded into the registered agent fee.

What happens if I miss the Annual Franchise Tax Report deadline?

Missing the May 1 deadline results in a $25 late penalty plus 10% interest per year on the unpaid amount. Continued non-compliance can lead to administrative dissolution of your business entity. We send reminders before the deadline to help you avoid these problems.

Do you provide registered agent service for foreign entities?

Absolutely. If your business was formed in another state but is registered to do business in Arkansas, you need an Arkansas registered agent. We provide the same service and pricing for foreign entities as we do for Arkansas-formed businesses.

What if I need to reach you?

Email us at support@arregisteredagent.org, call during business hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm CT), or visit our contact page. We typically respond to inquiries within one business day.

What is the Model Registered Agents Act?

Arkansas follows the Model Registered Agents Act, which establishes standards for registered agent services. It distinguishes between commercial agents (who provide the service professionally) and noncommercial agents. Commercial agents who resign must pay a $50 termination fee to the state.

How does your online document portal work?

After enrollment, you'll receive login credentials for your secure portal. All documents we receive are scanned and uploaded the same day, where you can view, download, or share them whenever needed.

What happens if you relocate your registered office?

If we move our registered office to a different Arkansas location, we'll handle all required filings with the Arkansas Secretary of State and notify you in advance. Your service continues without interruption, and you don't need to take any action.