LLC Formation Costs

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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Arkansas? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Arkansas LLC costs $45 to file. After that, Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, $150 flat, due May 1.. The state side over three years is $345.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$45Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01), Arkansas Secretary of State
Annual LLC Franchise Tax ReportYearly$150 tax reportAnnual LLC Franchise Tax Report, $150 flat, due May 1.
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or a business entity serving as agent in Arkansas. The company can also name a position inside it, such as its manager, whose holder then receives papers.
ExpediteOptionalNot offeredPer the state’s own pages
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$45$244
3 years$345$942
5 years$645$1,640

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Arkansas fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $45 state fee

Questions

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

$45 to file. Over three years the state side is $345; with Mainstay Filing it is $942.

What is the yearly cost of a Arkansas LLC after the first year?

Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, $150 flat, due May 1..

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