# Form a corporation in Arkansas

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/arkansas
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Arkansas charges $45 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Arkansas Secretary of State.

## Arkansas details

- Corporation filing fee: $45
- Corporation annual report (Due May 1; LLC flat $150, corp tax varies (min $150 per search); late penalty applies): We confirm it for you

[Filing office: Arkansas Secretary of State](https://sos-corpfilings.ark.org/?form_id=13). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/forms-fees/llc)

[Start my Arkansas corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=AR)

$45 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Arkansas?

The state charges $45. With our Basic package, the total is $45.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Arkansas LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Arkansas Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.