Arkansas LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Arkansas in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Arkansas LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing fee) | $45 | cite |
| Annual Franchise Tax (minimum, due May 1) | $150 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| 24-hour expedite service (optional) | $100 | cite |
| Estimated Year-1 Total (standard processing) | $320 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Arkansas requires an annual Franchise Tax Report by May 1st each year, with a $150 minimum franchise tax fee; late filings incur a $25 penalty plus 10% interest.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs
- https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/franchise-tax/
- https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/income-tax/individual-income-tax/
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