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Arkansas: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)

Filing a Arkansas LLC costs $45 (Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01), Arkansas Secretary of State). The periodic report is $150 every year and changing the registered agent is free. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The Arkansas filings

FilingForm or documentState feeWhen
FormationCertificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01)$45Once, to create the LLC
ReportAnnual LLC Franchise Tax Report$150May 1
Change of agentAgent change form$0When you switch agents
Best overall in Arkansas

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

How much is the Arkansas LLC filing fee?

$45 to file the Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01) with the Arkansas Secretary of State.

What does the Arkansas LLC report cost?

Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, $150 flat, due May 1.

What does it cost to change a registered agent in Arkansas?

The state charges no fee to file the change.

Is the Arkansas fee high or low?

$45 ranks number 3 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).

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