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Corporation Filing Fees in Arkansas

In Arkansas, articles of incorporation cost $50 to file, and for-profit corporations file an annual franchise tax report with the Secretary of State.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Arkansas at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$50
Report frequency
Every year (franchise tax report)
The amount due with the report is franchise tax, which is calculated separately.

Sources

Last checked

The rules in Arkansas

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Arkansas?

Articles of incorporation fee in Arkansas: $50.

How often does a corporation in Arkansas have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Arkansas: Every year (franchise tax report). The amount due with the report is franchise tax, which is calculated separately.

Where do the Arkansas corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Corporation Filing Fees (Arkansas Secretary of State) and Doing Business in Arkansas (Arkansas Secretary of State). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.