LLC · Arkansas · 2026

What an LLC really costs in Arkansas

Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in Arkansas, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$45

Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01)

First year with the state

~$195

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$45

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $294 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Arkansas LLC franchise tax reportEvery year by May 1. Flat $150 for all LLCs; due May 1 for the prior calendar year (first due May 1 of the year after formation). $25 late penalty plus interest.$150

Questions

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

Arkansas charges $45 to file the Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01).

What does an LLC cost every year in Arkansas?

Arkansas LLC franchise tax report: $150, every year by May 1 (Flat $150 for all LLCs; due May 1 for the prior calendar year (first due May 1 of the year after formation). $25 late penalty plus interest.).

What if my LLC was formed in another state?

To do business in Arkansas you register as a foreign entity: Application for Certificate of Registration of a Foreign LLC (Form FL-01), $270.

Not sure an LLC is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Arkansas.

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Source: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/forms-fees/llc · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.