How to Form an LLC in Arkansas
Arkansas reviews every filing before accepting it, so documents do not exist at submission. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $149 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $249 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01) |
| You receive | Certificate of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Arkansas costs $149 in total. That is one price covering both the Arkansas Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
How long it takes
Arkansas reviews every filing before accepting it, so documents do not exist at submission. Filings we have put through have come back accepted within a few days, and we deliver the certificate as soon as the state issues it. Arkansas does not sell a priority tier, so expedited buys faster preparation and filing on our side.
Where Arkansas filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Arkansas, in plain English.
- A past-due franchise tax on an unrelated company can block you personally
- Arkansas will not accept an initial filing from anyone connected to a company that owes past-due franchise taxes. This is a check on the person, not the name, and we have had a filing rejected by it. If you have an old Arkansas company that lapsed, tell us up front, because it has to be cleared before a new filing can go through.
- A single-member LLC lists the same person twice
- Arkansas requires at least one organiser and at least one member or manager, so for a one-person LLC your name goes in both places. That is correct, not a duplicate, and it is what the state needs for franchise tax purposes.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01) for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as Arkansas issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Arkansas LLC — $149One price. The Arkansas state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arkansas?
- $149 total for standard filing, with the Arkansas state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $249. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in Arkansas?
- Arkansas reviews every filing before accepting it, so documents do not exist at submission. Filings we have put through have come back accepted within a few days, and we deliver the certificate as soon as the state issues it.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the Arkansas Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in Arkansas?
- Yes. Every Arkansas LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.