Arkansas annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
Arkansas Annual Report Filing
Arkansas corporations and LLCs file an annual franchise tax report by May 1. The LLC fee is generally $150, and corporation fees start at $150 and can increase with capital stock. Nonprofit corporations should confirm their current franchise tax status with the state.
At a glance
Who must file in Arkansas
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and other entities required to maintain Arkansas franchise tax registration.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
Arkansas annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | May 1 | $150 minimum; may increase with capital stock | — |
| LLC | May 1 | $150 | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | May 1 | Confirm franchise tax status with the state | — |
How to file the Arkansas annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the Arkansas report is late?
A late Arkansas franchise tax report can result in penalties, interest, and revocation of the entity’s authority to do business.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
Arkansas filing notes
Arkansas calls its annual filing a franchise tax report. It is both an information return and a tax filing, so the amount due can depend on the entity’s capital structure rather than a flat annual report fee.
The report is due May 1 each year. A business that no longer operates in Arkansas should formally dissolve or withdraw; simply stopping the filing does not eliminate the accumulated franchise tax obligation.
Arkansas annual report questions
Official Arkansas resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services or your professional adviser before filing.