Name: AR Registered Agent.org
Telephone: +15013304491
Price range: $99/year

Getting an LLC off the ground in Arkansas comes down to one state filing, ongoing agent coverage, and a small set of recurring tasks. Expect $45 for the state filing itself, about a week of waiting, and then a small set of ongoing fees that vary by year. The rest of this page covers the steps, the full cost picture, and the part we take off your plate.

Open Your Arkansas LLC — $199

Pay $199 once and we handle everything: prep, review, submission to Arkansas Secretary of State. About a week from filing to active.

Open Your Arkansas LLC — $199

The Arkansas LLC, Briefly Explained

A limited liability company creates a legal distinction between the business and the owner — that distinction is what protects personal assets. Across Arkansas, independent contractors, real estate investors, e-commerce operators, and freelance professionals gravitate toward the LLC structure for its straightforward formation and ongoing flexibility.

The Cost Picture for Arkansas LLCs

Item	Cost
Our LLC formation service	$199 one-time
State filing fee (Arkansas Secretary of State)	$45 one-time
Registered agent (required for every Arkansas LLC)	$99/year
State annual report fee	$150/year (Franchise Tax)

$199 is the filing service. State fees go to Arkansas Secretary of State. RA is $99/year individually.

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

Step-by-Step: Forming Your Arkansas LLC

1. Choose Your Arkansas LLC Name

Arkansas entity name requirements: include an LLC indicator (LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company), avoid duplicating any existing registered business name. Arkansas Secretary of State provides an online entity search; use it to confirm your chosen name is actually available before filing.

Restricted words include 'bank,' 'insurance,' 'trust,' and any term suggesting a government office. Pick a different angle if you aren't of those things.

2. Name a Registered Agent

Arkansas sees the RA as a non-negotiable: in-state street address, business-hours availability, listed on the public filings. The agent details appear in Arkansas Secretary of State's public entity records, which means anyone can look them up.

We act as the agent in Arkansas for $99/year. Your address is kept out of the state's public entity records.

3. Send the Articles of Organization to Arkansas Secretary of State

This is the legal birth of the LLC: file Articles of Organization at Arkansas Secretary of State after paying the $45 state fee. The filing covers the entity name, the primary business address, agent identity and address, the management arrangement (members or managers in charge), and the organizers.

Online filing through the Arkansas business filings portal is the standard channel and usually moves faster than paper submissions.

Allow about a week for standard processing. Rush filing can usually be added for an added fee.

4. Write the Operating Agreement

Arkansas leaves operating agreements off the filing list, but practical reality (banking, member disputes, audits) makes one a requirement. An operating agreement nails down ownership, profit allocation, decision rights, and the procedures for adding or removing members. Without a custom agreement, you're stuck with whatever Arkansas's LLC statute provides by default.

5. Register for the LLC's EIN

The Employer Identification Number functions as the IRS's tracking number for the LLC. Banks won't open a business account without it; neither will payroll or federal taxes work without it. The IRS issues EINs for free at IRS.gov. You'll be done in roughly ten minutes and you'll have the number.

There's no upside to paid EIN services — the IRS gives EINs away for free through a quick online form.

6. Stay on Top of Ongoing Compliance

Once formed, the LLC must be maintained. The recurring obligations are:

Hold a RA with an in-state address for the LLC's entire existence
Submit the annual report on schedule each year
Adhere to clear separation between LLC bookkeeping and personal records (separate cards, separate ledgers)
Stay compliant with tax obligations across the federal and state level without missing deadlines

Letting these slide opens the door to administrative dissolution by Arkansas Secretary of State. Reinstating the LLC restores protection but takes time and fees.

We'll handle it for $199. The Arkansas formation filing is ours from start to finish.

Open My Arkansas LLC — $199

The Arkansas Registered Agent Rule

The Arkansas agent requirement is unconditional: every LLC, every day, agent on file. The agent has to:

Maintain a verifiable Arkansas address (P.O. Box only is not allowed)
Remain available throughout the workday to receive legal mail
Move along incoming state correspondence and legal documents on the day they arrive whenever possible

Self-listing as agent means the address goes on the searchable state record. It joins the Arkansas Secretary of State public filings and is searchable from day one.

$99 annually is what our agent service costs. Our office handles the public-record exposure so yours doesn't get any.

Arkansas LLC FAQ

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

Forming the LLC runs $45 inside the state fees. That's well below the national average. Plan for $150/year (Franchise Tax) on the annual report after that.

How long does it take to form an LLC in Arkansas?

Plan on about about a week between filing and approval.

Does Arkansas require an annual report?

Yes, annually. The fee is $150/year (Franchise Tax).

Do I need a registered agent for my Arkansas LLC?

Yes, the agent rule applies to every Arkansas LLC: a registered agent based at an in-state address. It's a continuous obligation, not a one-time setup.

Can I form an LLC in Arkansas if I live in another state?

Yes. You don't need to live in Arkansas to form an LLC there. — and the one state-specific item is the Arkansas agent — we provide that as a $99/year service.

File Your Arkansas LLC Today

Arkansas allows direct filing through Arkansas Secretary of State through the Arkansas business filings portal. $45 is the state filing fee. A registered agent on file is non-negotiable.

Sign up for our agent service and list us on your Arkansas LLC's filing. Pricing: $99 a year — covers a Arkansas agent address, same-day scanning of service-of-process documents, and proactive deadline reminders.