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Arkansas LLC Cost (2026): State Fees on File and the 3 Best LLC Services

Arkansas Registered Agent.co ($199), AR Registered Agent.org ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199) is our order for forming an LLC in Arkansas for 2026. Rank 38th of 50 on three-year state cost: $45 at formation plus $150 for the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report every year.

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Arkansas fee sheet

38thof 50, three-year state costSmall number, small bill (tie). Compare every state
Fee to file
$45sos.arkansas.gov [October 2026]
Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report
$150 / yrDate set by the state: May 1. sos.arkansas.gov [October 2026]
Late-filing penalty
$25sos.arkansas.gov [October 2026]
Total owed to the state, 3 yrs
$345Formation, then years 2 and 3 of reports

Arkansas ranking

Order of criteria: three-year fees, coverage, renewal, Arkansas fit, fee transparency (method).

1. Arkansas Registered Agent.co: best for a lean first year

Top ranked$199 plus state fee; agent $99/yr from yr 2

First, Arkansas Registered Agent.co, because $199 plus the state fee, year-one agent included, then $99 a year.

Lower three-year fees than Mainstay Filing, on the criterion we weight most.

Filing the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report stays with you, every year.

What the fee covers

  • Articles prepared and submitted
  • First year of agent service

Pros

  • $99 renewal
  • Free first agent year
  • $199 above the state fee

Cons

  • No Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report service is offered
  • EIN help costs $99
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2. AR Registered Agent.org: best for owners who would rather prepare reports themselves

One state$199 plus state fee; agent $99/yr from yr 2

AR Registered Agent.org takes second: $199 plus the state fee, year-one agent included, then $99 a year.

Filing the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report stays with you, every year.

Prices match Arkansas Registered Agent.co's, so the two sit close.

What the fee covers

  • Articles prepared and submitted
  • First year of agent service

Pros

  • $99 renewal
  • Free first agent year
  • $199 above the state fee

Cons

  • No Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report service is offered
  • EIN help costs $99
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3. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who want the franchise tax report off their plate

Bundled$199/yr plus the $45 state fee

We rank Mainstay Filing third. Reason: one fee, $199 a year, pays for formation, a registered agent and the franchise tax report.

Arkansas Registered Agent.co is $200 lower over three years, which explains the rank.

Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report handled at renewal; $150 state fee added at cost.

What the fee covers

  • Formation filed on your behalf
  • Registered agent for the full year
  • Franchise tax report prepared and submitted
  • EIN application included
  • State fee at face value

Pros

  • Flat $199 a year
  • EIN filing needs no extra fee
  • $199 at renewal, no increase

Cons

  • Yearly bill $100 larger than Arkansas Registered Agent.co's
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3 services, side by side

#ServiceYr 1Yr 2+Service fees, 3 yrs
1Arkansas Registered Agent.co$199$99/yr$397Visit Arkansas Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2AR Registered Agent.org$199$99/yr$397Visit AR Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Mainstay Filing$199$199/yr$597Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
All fees here were pulled November 12, 2026 from the companies' sites. The $45 state fee is not in any row.

State and service fees by year

Pick years and a service. State side follows the official schedule: $45 to form, then the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report from year two.
With Arkansas Registered Agent.co, 3 years cost $742 in all, split $345 and $397.

Arkansas next to nearby ranks

RkStateThree-year state fees
33rdTexas$300
37thWashington$340
38thArkansas$345
38thMaine$345
40thAlaska$350
Full table: LLC costs by state, smallest bills first.

Arkansas: what the state charges to form an LLC

The Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LL-01) goes to the Arkansas Secretary of State with $45 (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-201). Same figure whichever service files. Published processing time: Most filings within two business days of receipt.

Arkansas Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report: fee, deadline and late penalty

Set aside $150 for the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report every year; it closes May 1. Missing it costs $25.

Why the first pick is first

Deciding criterion for Arkansas: service bill over three years, at 31%.

Arkansas Registered Agent.co costs $397 in service fees across three years, $200 less than Mainstay Filing.

Arkansas LLC service questions

State fee to form an LLC in Arkansas?

State fee: $45. The picks bill $199 above the state fee.

What fee comes with the Arkansas Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report?

Due May 1; fee $150, every year. Late: $25.

Arkansas rank on LLC fees?

38th of 50 on three-year state fees, level with other states: $345. Rank 1 is the smallest total.

State processing time for a new LLC?

The state quotes Most filings within two business days of receipt. The state offers no paid expedite.

Is a registered agent required in Arkansas?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Which LLC service do you pick?

Arkansas Registered Agent.co, AR Registered Agent.org and Mainstay Filing, by rank.

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Basis for this page

  1. Desk file: Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax report: what and. Basis sos.arkansas.gov; pulled October 2026.
  2. Desk file: Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax: amount and filing. Basis sos.arkansas.gov; pulled October 2026.
  3. Desk file: Arkansas report due date. Basis sos.arkansas.gov; pulled August 2026.
  4. Desk file: Ark. Basis arkleg.state.ar.us; pulled August 2026.
  5. Desk file: Arkansas formation fee: Filing fee, official source. Basis sos.arkansas.gov; pulled October 2026.
  6. Desk file: Arkansas registered agent statute. Basis arkleg.state.ar.us; pulled October 2026.
  7. Desk file: Tex. Basis sos.texas.gov; pulled August 2026.
  8. Desk file: Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source. Basis sos.wa.gov; pulled October 2026.
  9. Desk file: Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source. Basis sos.wa.gov; pulled October 2026.
  10. Desk file: Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division. Basis ccfs.sos.wa.gov; pulled August 2026.
  11. Desk file: Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division. Basis sos.wa.gov; pulled August 2026.
  12. Desk file: Washington yearly filing: Annual report, official source. Basis sos.wa.gov; pulled October 2026.
  13. Desk file: 31 M.R.S. sec. 1531. Basis legislature.maine.gov; pulled August 2026.
  14. Desk file: Maine formation fee: Filing fee, official source. Basis legislature.maine.gov; pulled October 2026.
  15. Desk file: Maine Secretary of State. Basis maine.gov; pulled August 2026.
  16. Desk file: Maine Secretary of State. Basis maine.gov; pulled August 2026.
  17. Desk file: Alaska Stat. §§ 10.50.070, 10.50.075. Basis akleg.gov; pulled August 2026.
  18. Desk file: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Basis commerce.alaska.gov; pulled August 2026.
  19. Desk file: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Basis commerce.alaska.gov; pulled August 2026.
  20. Desk file: Processing, official source. Basis sos.arkansas.gov; pulled October 2026.
  21. Arkansas Registered Agent.co, pricing page: pulled from the company site November 12, 2026
  22. AR Registered Agent.org, pricing page: pulled from the company site November 12, 2026
  23. Mainstay Filing, Arkansas service page: pulled from the company site November 12, 2026