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LLC formation services compared in Arkansas (2026)
The Arkansas filing fee is $45. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $244 in year 1; the other four services range from $45 to $294.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Arkansas
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $45 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $84 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $144 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $244 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $294 |
Arkansas filing details
- State filing fee
- $45
- Formation document
- Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01)
- Filed with
- Arkansas Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report, $150 flat, due May 1.
- Registered agent
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or a business entity serving as agent in Arkansas. The company can also name a position inside it, such as its manager, whose holder then receives papers.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $45 state fee = $244 in year 1
- 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.
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Arkansas questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arkansas with a service?
In year 1, from $45 (Bizee) to $294 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Arkansas’s $45 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $244.
What does Arkansas charge to file an LLC?
$45, paid to the Arkansas Secretary of State for the Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Arkansas LLC?
Yes. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or a business entity serving as agent in Arkansas. The company can also name a position inside it, such as its manager, whose holder then receives papers.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-201 (Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, enacted by Act 1041 of 2021) (multira state research spine): arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2FACT1041.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Arkansas formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/forms-fees/llc, checked October 1, 2026
- Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax report: what and when, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/bcs/LLC1_FT_2026.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax: amount and filing, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/franchise-tax-report-forms/, checked October 1, 2026
- Arkansas report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/, checked August 12, 2026
- Arkansas registered agent statute (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-20-105): www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=/ACTS/2007/Public/ACT638.pdf, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).