Arkansas
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Arkansas at a glance
- Who runs it
- Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division
- Business Entity Search
- Cost to search
- Free
- Account needed
- No
- Search without signing up
- Search by
- Corporation Type, Name
- and 5 more
State fees
- Form an LLC$45$45 online, $50 on paper. File the Franchise Tax Registration with it (no fee).Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01)Official source
- Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report$150Flat fee for every LLC.On or before May 1 each year, for the year ending the previous December 31. There are no extensions.Official source
- Certificate of Good Standing$25Available to download for 2 weeks after purchase.Proof the business is currentOfficial source
- Change registered agentNo feeNotice of Change of Registered Agent for LLC (Form DO-03). No fee online or on paper.Every LLC must have oneOfficial source
Arkansas LLC lookup: how to use the Business Entity Search
An LLC lookup in Arkansas is the same search as a business search. The Business Entity Search, kept by the Arkansas Secretary of State, lists LLCs alongside corporations and other registered businesses. You can search by corporation Type, name, fictitious Name, registered Agent, rA City, rA State or filing #. It's free, and you don't need an account.
- Open the Arkansas business entity search. Enter at least one search term; not every field is required.
- Type the start of the name in "Name", or a DBA in "Fictitious Name". If you know it, enter the "Filing #" instead.
- To narrow the list, pick a "Corporation Type" such as "Domestic Limited Liability Company", or search by "Registered Agent (RA)".
- Click "Search". Results list the name, city, state, and status, and you can click "Download CSV".
- Click a name to open its details. From there you can buy a Certificate of Good Standing ($25) or pay franchise tax.
Good to know in Arkansas: Arkansas's yearly filing is a franchise tax report paid to the Secretary of State, not the revenue department. Every LLC pays a flat $150 with its Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report by May 1, with no extensions. Not paying it is the most common reason a business ends up "Revoked". Fictitious names sit on the same record and have their own search box.
What the search shows you
- Corporation name and any fictitious names
- Filing #, filing type, and the act it was filed under
- Status
- Principal address
- Registered agent name and address
- Date filed
- Officers, such as the incorporator or organizer and managers
- Links to purchase a Certificate of Good Standing and pay franchise tax
What the status words mean
Arkansas uses its own words for a company's status, and they don't always mean the same thing as in other states. Here's what you'll see on the Business Entity Search, in the state's own wording.
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Good Standing | The company is qualified and in good standing, having met all the requirements for its type of entity in Arkansas. Only entities in this status can get a Certificate of Good Standing. |
| Revoked | The entity failed to comply with its franchise tax obligations, most often by not paying the annual franchise tax. Revoked entities put their liability protection at risk and are barred from many activities. |
| Dissolved | The entity has been dissolved, either by filing dissolution papers or by the Secretary of State. The most common reason for administrative dissolution is not paying franchise tax. |
| Not Current | A status that appears in search results. The Secretary of State's pages don't define it, so contact the office for details. |
| Forfeited Charter | A status that appears in search results. The Secretary of State's pages don't define it. |
For how these compare across states, see what business entity status means.
Finding the registered agent, filing history and owners
Registered Agent
Listed as "Reg. Agent" with the agent address. The agent must have an Arkansas street address, not a P.O. box. Changing the agent is free with a Notice of Change of Registered Agent.
Filing history
The details window shows the filing date and status but no list of documents. Copies and certified copies are ordered from the Secretary of State with a records request.
Owners, managers and officers
The "Officers" section lists people such as the incorporator or organizer and managers. LLCs also list members or managers on the annual franchise tax report. If the state record doesn't name anyone, our guide on how to find the owner of an LLC covers where else to look.
Finding an Arkansas Filing #
Arkansas gives every business on its register a Filing #. It's the quickest way to pin down the right company when names are alike.
- What it looks like
- Nine digits, for example 811268074.
- Where to find yours
- On the entity's details in the business entity search. You enter it to buy a Certificate of Good Standing and to pay franchise tax.
- Search by it
- Yes. The Business Entity Search accepts it.
It's easy to mix it up with these, which come from other offices:
- Sales tax identification number (Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Revenue Division). What the Secretary of State says most people mean by a "tax number". It's separate from the Filing #.
Your federal EIN is a different number again. See which business number a form is asking for.
Checking whether a business name is available in Arkansas
- Search the name online before filing. The Secretary of State only approves names that are distinguishable on its records.
- A name issued by the Secretary of State doesn't give you the exclusive right to use it.
- Reserve an LLC name for $22.50 online or $25 on paper.
- To use a different name, file an Application for Fictitious Name ($22.50 online, $25 on paper).
A clear result on the state search isn't a trademark clearance. If the name matters to you, also search the USPTO trademark database and check the domain. More in our business name search guide.
DBA and UCC search in Arkansas
DBAs and assumed names
- What it's called
- Fictitious Name
- Where they're filed
- An LLC files an Application for Fictitious Name with the Secretary of State, and the name shows on the LLC's record and in the "Fictitious Name" search. Businesses not required to file with the state can file with the circuit clerk in their county.
- State fee
- $22.50. $25 on paper.
Domestic corporations also file with the county clerk where their registered office is, unless it's in Pulaski County.
UCC liens
Lenders file UCC financing statements with the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services. The online search is free. Our Arkansas UCC search guide has the steps and fees.
Arkansas fees and deadlines
These are the state's own fees, before any service charges. Each row links to the official page we took it from.
Form an LLC
$45- Certificate of Organization (Form LL-01).
- Most filings are completed within two business days of receipt. Drop-off filings currently have a 48-hour turnaround.
Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report
$150- Due: On or before May 1 each year, for the year ending the previous December 31. There are no extensions.
- If you're late: A $25 late filing penalty plus interest, figured as the tax and penalty times 0.000274 for each day late. Not paying franchise tax is the most common reason for revocation.
- The report is filed with and paid to the Secretary of State, not the revenue department. A company that hasn't received a form by March 20 must ask for one in writing or file online.
Change your registered agent
No fee- Every Arkansas LLC must have one.
- Notice of Change of Registered Agent for LLC (Form DO-03). No fee online or on paper.
Certificate of Good Standing
$25- Proof the company exists and is current, from the Arkansas Secretary of State.
- Available to download for 2 weeks after purchase.
37,035 new business applications were filed in Arkansas from January to September 2026, up 25.7% on last year, according to the Census Bureau. See every state.
Starting a business in Arkansas?
A lot of people search the Business Entity Search to see if a name is taken before they file. If that's you, here's the order to do things in.
- 1Check the name is free in ArkansasTakes two minutes, steps on this page
- 2File your LLC with the stateCertificate of Organization, $45 state fee
- 3Or let a service file it for youCompared on what you pay in year two
Step 3 goes to our comparison page, which has sponsored links. We earn a commission if you buy, and it doesn't change our rankings. How that works.
Frequently asked questions
How do I look up an LLC in Arkansas?
Search the Business Entity Search, the official database kept by the Arkansas Secretary of State. You can search by corporation Type, name, fictitious Name, registered Agent, rA City, rA State or filing #. It's free, and you don't need an account. Open the matching record to see the LLC's status, registered agent and filing history.
Is the Arkansas business entity search free?
Yes. Searching and viewing entity details is free, and you can download results as a CSV. A Certificate of Good Standing costs $25.
What does "Revoked" mean in Arkansas?
The entity didn't meet its franchise tax obligations, most often by not paying the annual franchise tax. A revoked entity puts its liability protection at risk.
When is the Arkansas LLC franchise tax due?
May 1 every year. Every LLC pays a flat $150. Late filers owe a $25 penalty plus daily interest, and there are no extensions.
Can I find out who owns an Arkansas LLC?
Partly. The record's "Officers" section lists people such as the organizer and managers. LLCs also name their members or managers on the annual franchise tax report.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.Arkansas business entity searchChecked November 8, 2026
- 2.Forms and fees: Limited Liability CompanyChecked November 8, 2026
- 3.Franchise tax and annual report formsChecked November 8, 2026
- 4.Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report 2026 (PDF)Checked November 8, 2026
- 5.Business Services FAQChecked November 8, 2026
- 6.Certificate of Good StandingChecked November 8, 2026
- 7.UCC fees, forms, and online servicesChecked November 8, 2026
- 8.UCC Lien SearchChecked November 8, 2026
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