How Much Does It Cost to Form an Arkansas LLC?
Arkansas is one of the lowest LLC filing fees in the country. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Arkansas Secretary of State charges $45 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $45, Arkansas is one of the cheapest states to file in.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Arkansas charges $150 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Arkansas tax note: Annual Franchise Tax Report of $150 due May 1 each year. $50 by mail. $25 late penalty plus 10% interest per year.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Arkansas LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99 for the first year ($119/year at renewal) — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Arkansas Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 3-5 business days to 1-2 business days.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our service fee | $199 | Preparing and filing your Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $45 | One-time, paid to the Arkansas Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $150 | Filed annually with the Arkansas Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99 first year | $119/year at renewal, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 1-2 business days |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our $199 service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state, plus the $45 state filing fee paid directly to Arkansas. Add registered agent service ($99 for the first year) as a separate add-on, and your total first-year cost runs $199 formation + $45 state fee + $99 registered agent = $343, or $244 if you skip registered agent service.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $119/year for registered agent (renewal rate) + $150/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.