What an LLC Costs in Arkansas
The Arkansas LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The Certificate of Organization for a domestic LLC (Form LL-01) costs $45.00 when filed online or $50.00 on paper. Arkansas Secretary of State, LLC Forms/Fees page; Limited Liability Company Filing Fees (Act 1041 of 2021, Rev. 1/25)
| LLC filing fee | The Certificate of Organization for a domestic LLC (Form LL-01) costs $45.00 when filed online or $50.00 on paper. |
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| Annual report | Arkansas LLCs file an annual LLC Franchise Tax Report with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State's 2024 LLC franchise tax form says reports and taxes are due on or before May 1, that all limited liability companies pay $150.00, and that a late filing adds a $25.00 penalty plus interest. Franchise taxes keep accruing until the LLC is formally dissolved or withdrawn, and an LLC that has not paid cannot make other filings. File online at https://sos-franchise.ark.org/. |
| State franchise or minimum tax | Arkansas's annual franchise tax is the main state-level charge on LLCs: the Secretary of State's LLC franchise tax form states that all limited liability companies pay $150.00, due on or before May 1, with a $25.00 late filing penalty plus interest. Amounts are from the Secretary of State's 2024 LLC franchise tax report form. |
Where to get help in Arkansas
More Arkansas starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in Arkansas
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- All Arkansas starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arkansas?
The Certificate of Organization for a domestic LLC (Form LL-01) costs $45.00 when filed online or $50.00 on paper.
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Arkansas?
Arkansas LLCs file an annual LLC Franchise Tax Report with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State's 2024 LLC franchise tax form says reports and taxes are due on or before May 1, that all limited liability companies pay $150.00, and that a late filing adds a $25.00 penalty plus interest. Franchise taxes keep accruing until the LLC is formally dissolved or withdrawn, and an LLC that has not paid cannot make other filings.
What state taxes does an LLC pay in Arkansas?
Arkansas's annual franchise tax is the main state-level charge on LLCs: the Secretary of State's LLC franchise tax form states that all limited liability companies pay $150.00, due on or before May 1, with a $25.00 late filing penalty plus interest.
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