Arkansas LLC Costs (2026): Official Fees and the 3 Best LLC Services
Short answer for Arkansas in 2026: Mainstay Filing ($199), Arkansas Registered Agent.co ($199) and AR Registered Agent.org ($199), in that order. State fees: $45 at formation, $150 every year for the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report. That is 38th of 50 states, counting from the least expensive.
State Filing Data research desk
Arkansas fee data
38th
12550
of 50 on three-year state fees
Low rank, low state fees; tied with other states. Compare states
The methodology sets the order. Service fees over three years count most, then what the price covers.
Top of our list
1. Mainstay Filing: best for hands-off yearly filings
$199 yearly ($244 with the state fee)
We'd start with Mainstay Filing: it bundles the Arkansas formation, the registered agent and the franchise tax report at $199 a year, the same at renewal.
Arkansas Registered Agent.co comes in $200 lower across three years, and we still rank coverage ahead of that gap.
That price includes filing the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report each year; the state's $150 fee is passed through at cost.
What you pay for
Formation prepared and filed
Registered agent, all year
Franchise tax report prepared and filed
EIN application
No markup on the state fee
For
Renews at $199
One $199 yearly price, franchise tax report included
EIN application at no extra charge
Against
$100 a year more than Arkansas Registered Agent.co's agent renewal
In-state
2. Arkansas Registered Agent.co: best for founders staying in Arkansas
$199 plus fees, then $99 yearly
Arkansas Registered Agent.co is our second choice: a $199 formation fee and a $99 yearly agent renewal.
Its published prices do not include the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, so you file that yourself every year.
What you pay for
LLC filing with the state
First year of agent service
For
Then $99 a year
Free first agent year
Formation fee $199
Against
You file the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report
EIN application costs $99 extra
In-state
3. AR Registered Agent.org: best for Arkansas-only LLCs
$199 plus fees, then $99 yearly
AR Registered Agent.org is our third choice: a $199 formation fee and a $99 yearly agent renewal.
Its published prices do not include the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, so you file that yourself every year.
It publishes the same prices as Arkansas Registered Agent.co, so the two are close.
The Arkansas Secretary of State charges $45 to file the Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LL-01) under Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-201. It is passed through unchanged by every service listed. Standard processing: Most filings within two business days of receipt.
The Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report (2026)
Recurring filing: the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report. Fee: $150, every year. Deadline: May 1. Late penalty: $25.
Why this order
Mainstay Filing over Arkansas Registered Agent.co came down to state filings covered, a 30% criterion.
Coverage of the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report beat the cheaper option on our weights.
FAQ
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Arkansas?
Arkansas charges $45 to file. Add $199 if a service files it.
How much is the Arkansas Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report?
$150, every year, due May 1. Late filing adds $25.
Where does Arkansas rank on LLC costs?
38th of 50 on three-year state fees (tied), at $345, counting from the least expensive state.
How long does approval take?
The state lists Most filings within two business days of receipt. The state offers no paid expedite.
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Which LLC service would you use?
Mainstay Filing, Arkansas Registered Agent.co and AR Registered Agent.org, in that order.