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How much does an LLC cost in Arkansas? (2026)
Forming an LLC in Arkansas costs $50 in state filing fees. Year one comes to $50 and 5 years to $650, above the median state ($335). Most of the long-run cost is the annual franchise tax report, $150 a year.
Arkansas LLC, 5 years
State fees, acting as your own registered agent
Year 1
Years 2 to 5
Assumes the recurring report is first due in year 2 and the minimum state tax every year from year 2. Income-based taxes and county or newspaper costs are not included.
Fees and official sources
| Fee | Amount | How often | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation filing | $50 | once | official page |
| Recurring report | $0 | no recurring report | official page |
| Annual franchise tax report | $150 | every year | official page |
Adding a registered agent
You can be your own registered agent if you have a street address in Arkansas and are there in business hours. With the lowest standalone price on our list, Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 a year, the 5-year cost becomes $1,145. Compare registered agent prices.
Arkansas deadlines and late penalties
- The 2020 franchise tax form lists a $25 late filing penalty plus interest for a report filed after May 1.
What to know before you file in Arkansas
- State tax: Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report: all LLCs pay $150 (this is the annual report cost).
Arkansas compared with nearby states
Among nearby states, Mississippi costs $600 less over 5 years and Tennessee costs $1,350 more than Arkansas. The state where you form is usually the state where the LLC does business; forming elsewhere can mean registering in both.
| State | To file | Year 1 | Average per year after | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $50 | $50 | $150 | $650 |
| Mississippi | $50 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $100 | $100 | $25 | $200 |
| Tennessee | $300 | $400 | $400 | $2,000 |
Questions
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in Arkansas?
- The state filing fee is $50. Counting the recurring report and minimum state tax, year one costs $50 in state fees if you act as your own registered agent.
- How much does an LLC cost per year in Arkansas?
- After the first year, state fees average $150 a year: the annual franchise tax report is $150 a year.
- Is Arkansas a cheap state for an LLC?
- Over 5 years Arkansas costs $650 in state fees, which ranks 38 of 49 jurisdictions we have confirmed, cheapest first. The median is $335.
Sources, read verified 2026-11-15: sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/LLC_Fees1.pdf · sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/LLC_FT_2020.pdf