Arkansas LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Arkansas before you file, then see Arkansas's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Arkansas
Filing Fee
$45
Certificate of Organization
Annual Franchise Tax Report
$150
Due by May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC
Name Reservation
$22.50
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Arkansas?

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Arkansas costs $45. After that, the annual franchise tax report costs $150 a year and is due by May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

  • Certificate of Organization

    Filed online. Paper filings cost $50. Source →

    $45

  • Annual Franchise Tax Report

    Due by May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Every LLC pays the flat $150 franchise tax with this report. Source →

    $150

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $22.50

  • Fictitious nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $22.50

Checked against official Arkansas sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Arkansas

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Arkansas requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Processing Time

Most filings are completed within two business days.

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Contact the Arkansas Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Address Information

Mailing Address

1401 West Capitol, Ste. 250, Little Rock, AR 72201

Physical Address

1401 West Capitol, Ste. 250, Little Rock, AR 72201

Official Arkansas Resources

Arkansas LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Arkansas’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Arkansas law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-112). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Arkansas law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-112). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Arkansas name reservation costs $22.50 and holds the name for 120 days. Paper requests cost $25. You can renew it once.

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Arkansas costs $45. After that, the annual franchise tax report costs $150 a year and is due by May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

Most filings are completed within two business days.

Yes, Arkansas requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Arkansas requires an annual franchise tax report ($150), due by May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File a fictitious name with the Secretary of State for $22.50 online ($25 on paper), then file the returned copy with the county clerk where your registered office is, unless it’s in Pulaski County.

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