Short answer: Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, $150, annual. Due: On or before May 1st.
We've pulled these figures from the Arkansas Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Arkansas report at a glance
- Report name
- Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report
- Fee
- $150 Plus $5 online processing fee, totaling $155 online
- How often
- annual
- Due
- On or before May 1st
- Late penalty
- $25 penalty plus 10% daily interest on tax and penalty
- Dissolution risk
- State will reject dissolution if tax clearance step is omitted
Taxes that ride along
Assesses a $150 flat franchise tax on all LLCs regardless of revenue. Pass-through income hits standard personal state brackets.
How Arkansas compares
Arkansas's recurring report fee is $150. That's the 8th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so Arkansas runs $115 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $150 | 8 of 51 |
| Kansas | $90 | 13 of 51 |
| Louisiana | $35 | 26 of 51 |
| Missouri | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| Tennessee | $300 | 4 of 51 |
| Kentucky | $15 | 37 of 51 |
Arkansas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report | $150 | annual, On or before May 1st |
| Minimum state tax | $150 | Owed regardless of income |
| Certificate of good standing | $15 |
Annual report and deadlines: Arkansas questions
When is the Arkansas LLC annual report due?
On or before May 1st
How much is the Arkansas annual report fee?
$150. Plus $5 online processing fee, totaling $155 online
What happens if I file my Arkansas annual report late?
$25 penalty plus 10% daily interest on tax and penalty
Can Arkansas dissolve my LLC for not filing?
State will reject dissolution if tax clearance step is omitted
Where do I file the Arkansas report?
With the Arkansas Secretary of State, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.