How to form an LLC in Arkansas for $0 service fee.
Arkansas state filing fee is $45. Standard processing is 1 to 2 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Arkansas Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Arkansas Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Arkansas.
Lowest cost of living in the US. Home to three Fortune 500s (Walmart, Tyson, J.B. Hunt). State income tax 2-4.7%. Strong vendor ecosystem in Northwest AR around Walmart.
Where Arkansas businesses are based.
You can form your Arkansas LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Arkansas formation rules at a glance.
- $45 filing fee, $150 franchise tax (annual)
- Processing: 1 to 2 business days (standard only)
- Filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock
- Top industries: Retail (Walmart HQ), Food processing (Tyson Foods), Transportation (J.B. Hunt)
Our take Excellent low-cost state for LLC formation. Particularly strong for businesses serving Walmart, Tyson, or J.B. Hunt as vendors.
Business and Commercial Services Division processes LLC formations from Little Rock. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $150 franchise tax (annual).
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 2 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Arkansas, in four steps.
Arkansas vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Arkansas compares.
Arkansas business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Arkansas-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Arkansas-specific LLC questions.
What is the Arkansas franchise tax?
Why is so much business activity in Northwest AR?
Is Arkansas a right-to-work state?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arkansas?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Arkansas?
Do I need to live in Arkansas to form an LLC there?
What is an Arkansas Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Arkansas LLC?
Start your Arkansas LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Arkansas Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Arkansas Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Arkansas.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.