Arkansas Franchise Tax Report 2026: Deadlines, Fees & Filing Guide (Arkansas Annual Report)

Arkansas doesn’t have a traditional annual report — instead, LLCs and corporations file an Annual Franchise Tax Report with the Secretary of State by May 1 each year. LLCs pay a flat $150; stock corporations pay 0.3% of outstanding capital stock (minimum $150). Miss the deadline and a $25 penalty plus 10% annual interest accrues, with revocation of your authority to do business for continued non-payment. FileForms files Arkansas franchise tax reports automatically across your portfolio.

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If you’re looking for the “Arkansas annual report,” this is it — Arkansas rolls that obligation into its Annual Franchise Tax Report. It’s a single fixed statewide deadline (May 1), which is simple to remember but easy to let slip because penalties and interest start immediately.

1. What is the Arkansas Franchise Tax Report?

The Arkansas Annual Franchise Tax Report is a yearly filing with the Secretary of State (Business & Commercial Services) required under the Arkansas Corporate Franchise Tax Act. It serves as Arkansas’s annual report — keeping your entity active and in good standing — and includes the annual franchise tax payment. Corporations, LLCs, banks, and insurance companies registered in Arkansas must file.

2. Who needs to file in Arkansas?

• LLCs (domestic and foreign) — flat $150.
• Stock corporations — 0.3% of outstanding capital stock, $150 minimum.
• Non-stock corporations — $150 flat.
• Banks and insurance companies — file under the same Act.

3. Arkansas Franchise Tax Fee & Deadline (2026)

Last verified: June 27, 2026 · Source: Arkansas Secretary of State — Franchise Tax

Note: Arkansas nonprofit corporations file a separate nonprofit annual report (no franchise tax) — confirm that entity type separately if applicable.

4. When is the Arkansas Deadline?

The Arkansas franchise tax report is due by May 1 every year — a single, fixed statewide deadline for all entities (no anniversary tracking). The filing window opens January 1. Because the tax and the report are one filing, missing May 1 means both a late report and unpaid tax, which is why penalties and interest attach right away.

5. What Happens If You Miss the Arkansas Deadline?

• A $25 penalty applies immediately after May 1, plus 10% annual interest on the unpaid tax.
• Your entity loses good standing, which can block certificates needed for financing, contracts, and closings.
• Continued non-payment leads to revocation of your authority to do business in Arkansas, requiring reinstatement (paying all back tax, penalties, and interest) to restore.

6. How to File Your Arkansas Franchise Tax Report with FileForms

1. Confirm the deadline — May 1 for every Arkansas entity.
2. Review your details — registered agent, principal address, and (for stock corporations) outstanding capital stock for the tax calculation.
3. File in minutes — submit through FileForms, or let us file at the Arkansas franchise-tax portal and pay the tax.
4. Save your confirmation — FileForms stores it and tracks next year’s May 1 deadline automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arkansas have an annual report?

Not a traditional one. Arkansas requires an Annual Franchise Tax Report filed with the Secretary of State by May 1, which serves the same purpose as an annual report and includes the franchise tax payment.

When is the Arkansas franchise tax report due?

By May 1 each year for all entities. The filing window opens January 1.

How much is the Arkansas franchise tax?

LLCs pay a flat $150. Stock corporations pay 0.3% of outstanding capital stock, with a $150 minimum. Non-stock corporations pay $150 flat.

What is the penalty for filing the Arkansas franchise tax late?

A $25 penalty applies immediately after May 1, plus 10% annual interest on the unpaid tax. Continued non-payment leads to revocation of your authority to do business.

Where do you file the Arkansas franchise tax report?

Online through the Arkansas Secretary of State’s franchise-tax portal (sos-franchise.ark.org) or by mail. FileForms can file on your behalf so you never track the May 1 deadline manually.

Can FileForms file my Arkansas franchise tax report for me?

Yes. FileForms files Arkansas franchise tax reports for single entities or entire portfolios, with proactive deadline monitoring and a centralized dashboard.

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