Arkansas LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01) |
| Filing office | Arkansas Secretary of State, Business & Commercial Services Division |
| State filing fee | $45 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $22.5 |
| Annual report | $150; due May 1 each year; extensions are not available. Arkansas calls this the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report; every LLC pays $150 and the report is completed online at sos.arkansas.gov. |
| Also know | Annual LLC franchise tax of $150 due May 1 with no extensions ($25 late penalty plus interest). The Certificate of Organization must list at least one officer's name and title for franchise tax purposes. |
| Registered agent | Required: a registered agent with a physical street address in Arkansas; a post office box or mail drop may not be used |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $45 | $195 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $45 | $294 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $45 | $694 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/for-new-business
- www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/forms-fees/llc/
- www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/business-services-faq
- www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/bcs/LLC1_FT_2026.pdf
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.