Arkansas Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Arkansas costs $45 to file, and the state collects a $150 minimum franchise/privilege tax each year. Incorporating costs $45 up front and about $150 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual reportNo recurring report fee$0.00
- Annual franchise taxFlat $150 for LLCs, due May 1$150.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$45 online, $50 by mail$45.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
What determines business cost in Arkansas?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($45 LLC / $45 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Arkansas?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $45. $45 online, $50 by mail That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Arkansas?
About $150 per year: a $150 minimum annual franchise tax.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Arkansas?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $45, then about $150 per year in report fees and minimum franchise tax.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.