| What to file | Franchise tax report |
|---|---|
| State fee | Franchise tax report: $150 (every year) source ↗ |
| Due | Franchise tax report due on or before May 1 each year. |
| First deadline after forming | Franchise tax report due on or before May 1 each year. Your exact first due date is on your LLC's state record; check with the state. |
| Late fee | $25$25 penalty plus 10%/yr interest on tax and penalty (≈0.000274/day); total capped at 2× the tax (A.C.A. 26-54-107).Grace: None; postmark by May 1. |
| If you don't file | Revocation for unpaid franchise tax (A.C.A. 26-54-111 notice by Nov 1); timing not fixed on fetched pages. check with the state |
Government fees only. Report fees, taxes and late fees shown here are paid to the state, not platform or service fees.
Covers LLCs. Corporations file on different rules and fees; check with the state. Official rules: sos.arkansas.gov ↗ · sos.arkansas.gov · law.justia.com. FormCost isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Links go to official public pages.
How to file
File online on sos.arkansas.gov: look up your LLC, confirm or update its details (addresses, registered agent, managers or members) and pay the fee. It usually takes a few minutes, and you don't need a service.
File with Arkansas ↗Official site: sos.arkansas.gov. No service needed.
BOI report: not needed for US-formed LLCs. Under FinCEN's final rule, effective August 14, 2026 (making the March 2025 interim rule permanent), companies formed in the US don't file beneficial ownership (BOI) reports. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of their registration taking effect. Filing with FinCEN is free; ignore letters asking you to pay to file one. FinCEN ↗
Arkansas LLC cost and yearly fees → What to do after you form All states
Arkansas annual report FAQ
Does an Arkansas LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes: a franchise tax report, $150, due May 1.
When is the Arkansas LLC franchise tax report due?
Franchise tax report due on or before May 1 each year. First one: franchise tax report due on or before May 1 each year. Your exact first due date is on your LLC's state record; check with the state.
How much does the Arkansas franchise tax report cost?
Franchise tax report: $150 (every year).
What happens if I file the Arkansas franchise tax report late?
Late fee: $25. $25 penalty plus 10%/yr interest on tax and penalty (≈0.000274/day); total capped at 2× the tax (A.C.A. 26-54-107). Revocation for unpaid franchise tax (A.C.A. 26-54-111 notice by Nov 1); timing not fixed on fetched pages. Check the current rule with the state.
Does my Arkansas LLC need to file a BOI report?
No, if it was formed in the US. Under FinCEN’s final rule, effective August 14, 2026, US-formed companies are exempt. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of registering.
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