Arkansas annual reports, deadlines, and fees
Start with your entity type below. Arkansas reporting schedules can differ for LLCs and corporations; a report may be annual, biennial, or not required for a particular entity type.
Open Arkansas filing agency ↗Arkansas LLC reports
Arkansas LLCs file an annual franchise-tax report with the SOS/Arkansas franchise-tax system, generally due May 1 each year. The minimum annual LLC franchise tax is $150.00, whether filed online or on paper, subject to statutory changes and entity-specific calculations. A missing report or unpaid tax can make the entity delinquent and jeopardize its active status.
Arkansas corporation reports
Arkansas corporations file annual franchise-tax reports, generally due May 1, with a minimum $150.00 franchise tax for ordinary business corporations. The exact report calculation depends on the entity's capital, shares, and applicable tax rules. The annual obligation continues until the corporation completes a valid dissolution or foreign withdrawal and files the final report.
Arkansas franchise and business taxes
Arkansas imposes an annual franchise tax administered through the Secretary of State/Department of Finance and Administration framework. The public forms list a $150.00 minimum for corporation and LLC final reports; the ordinary annual report can depend on the entity's capital or statutory tax base. The tax is not eliminated merely because the entity has no revenue or stopped operating. Final reports and payment are required when dissolving or withdrawing.
A registry report and a tax filing can have different deadlines and payment recipients. Check both before considering the year complete.
Late fees and missed-report penalties
A delinquent Arkansas franchise-tax report can trigger statutory penalties, interest, and loss of good standing; the reviewed public fee page does not state one universal flat late fee for every entity type. The minimum annual franchise tax remains due, and late charges are assessed by the tax system. Confirm the current amount in the entity's tax account before reinstatement or dissolution.
Administrative dissolution and notices
Arkansas may revoke or administratively dissolve an entity for failure to file franchise-tax reports, pay tax, or maintain required information. The reviewed pages do not state a single universal day-by-day countdown for every entity. Notices and statutory deadlines apply, and an entity that remains delinquent can lose active status, contract capacity, and the practical benefit of limited-liability protections until reinstated.
Reinstate a Arkansas business
Search the entity record and tax account; identify every missing franchise-tax report and agent/address defect. File all delinquent reports and pay the $150.00 minimum or calculated tax plus penalty and interest. Submit the applicable Certificate of Reinstatement or revival filing and any current registered-agent information, then verify the entity record is active. Reinstatement of the SOS record does not automatically cure separate state tax, business-license, or federal obligations.
Reinstatement costs and back taxes
The exact Arkansas reinstatement charge depends on entity type and the current form. It includes the reinstatement filing fee, all missing annual reports, the $150.00 minimum franchise tax or calculated tax for each year, and statutory penalties and interest. A final report is distinct from reinstatement and must be paid before dissolution or withdrawal can be completed.
Check the entity’s current Arkansas status →Before submitting your report
- Match the legal name and entity number to the official record.
- Confirm the reporting period, current addresses, and agent information.
- Save the accepted filing and receipt, then check that the record reflects the update.
Need formal proof after filing? See Arkansas certificate fees and ordering options.