LLC cost in Arkansas
Arkansas charges $45 to form an LLC. Over 5 years, state fees come to $645.
Year 1
- Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01) source$45
Years 2 to 5, each year
- Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report source$150
5-year total$645
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Each fee
- Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01): $45. Once, when you form the LLC. SOS LLC Forms/Fees page (read 2026-10-09): online fee $45.00, paper fee $50.00. Source
- Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report: $150. Every year, starting in year 2. Franchise tax page (read 2026-10-09) lists LLC or PLLC $150. The LLC report form covers the prior calendar year and is due on or before May 1, so the first report is due in year 2. Excluded: $5.00 card processing fee for online payment (stated on the same page). Source
Forming in another state instead?
If your business operates in Arkansas, forming in another state does not remove the Arkansas fees. You register there as a "foreign" LLC ($270) and keep filing its yearly reports. You also pay a registered agent in the other state. We assume $99 a year, a low published price (Harbor Compliance).
| If you live in Arkansas | First year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Form in Arkansas | $45 | $645 |
| Form in Wyoming, register in Arkansas | $469 | $1,705 |
| Form in Delaware, register in Arkansas | $479 | $3,075 |
Assumes a foreign LLC pays the same yearly Arkansas fees as a local one. Try your own numbers.
How to file
You can file with the state yourself: Arkansas official filing page. Or pay a formation service to file for you. Services charge their own fee on top of the state fees above.
See our disclosure.