How to Form an LLC in Arkansas
An Arkansas Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a legal structure used to protect your personal assets (home, car, bank account) in the event your business is sued.
An LLC can be used to operate a business, or an LLC can be used to hold assets (such as real estate, vehicles, boats, or aircraft).
Forming an LLC in Arkansas is simple. Search your Arkansas LLC name in the state database and select your Registered Agent.
File your Arkansas Articles of Organization online ($45) or by mail ($50). Approval time is 2-3 days if you file online and 1-2 weeks if you file by mail.
After your Arkansas LLC is approved, complete your Operating Agreement and get a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN) from the IRS.
Then make sure to pay your Arkansas Annual Franchise Tax every year to keep your LLC in compliance.
We’ve created a free course that will walk you through forming your own Arkansas LLC, step-by-step.
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4 Comments
I need the number to call and pay my Arkansas llc yearly fee thanks Greg
Hi Greg, the number to the Arkansas Secretary of State is 501-682-3409. You can find more information on the Arkansas Annual Franchise Tax Report here. Hope that helps!
I am starting a lawncare business and I am 16 years old . Can I get an llc in my own name ?
Hi Jonathan, in most states, an LLC owner (member) must be 18 years or older. We just called the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office for you though and they stated the age requirement is 21. You may want to ring up a few local attorneys though and see what their thoughts are. There may be a few creative work-arounds to use for the next few years. I look through the AR LLC Act for you, but I could not find the age requirements. Also, you can operate the lawn care business as a Sole Proprietorship for the time being. Hope that helps. Best wishes!