Arkansas Annual Report and Framchise Tax Filing Instructions

Arkansas Annual Report and Framchise Tax Filing Instructions


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How to file your Arkansas Annual Report and Annual Franchise Tax:

You can file your Arkansas annual report and franchise tax return through the paper format (.pdf) or you can file online.

You'll need your Arkansas file number, which your registered agent should have for you, or you can do a search for yourself and find it that way. The online process is very quick and easy to use.

If you have questions, contact the:

Arkansas Secretary of State
Business and Commercial Services Division
State Capitol Building
Little Rock, AR 72201
Voice: 501-682-3409

When is the Annual Report Due?

All Arkansas annual franchise tax reports are due May 1st. Unless you have an Arkansas non-profit. Non-profits are due August 1st. If you have an old non-profit, you need to take note of this, because you didn't used to have to file reports, and this might be a new procedure for you!

What is the cost to file the annual report?

LLC's and corporations cost $150.00 plus a $5.00 online transaction fee if you do it online. Corporations can cost a lot more with the 3% of value rule. The online process will calculate it for you.

Late fees?

$25.00 plus daily accrued interest

Payment Options?

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or check

How do I get notified:

You'll get an oversized pretty post card asking you to go online and file. The link below is actually a direct link to where to file. If you follow the link on the postcard, you might spend 5 minutes trying to figure out where the tab is to actually file it!

Who can file?

Needs to be an officer or manager of the company

Are original signatures needed?

Yes, if you use the paper version.

Is an original report needed?

No, you can download it online.

You can file and pay online now at the Arkansas website:  https://www.ark.org/sos/franchise/index.php

When you use Northwest Registered Agent, LLC as your registered agent, you'll get timely reminders to file your annual registration. You won't have to worry about missing your deadlines. You receive an online login and you'll see when your registration is due for every State you're doing business in. You'll also receive multiple reminder emails to file your annual registration on time.

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