Corporations Online Filing System

Official Dating Policy: Filings submitted online will be recorded as of date submitted.

Secretary of State Filing Information

• Notice per Act 1008 of 2007- A corporate filing with the Arkansas Secretary of State does not necessarily give you the right to use your proposed corporate name, corporate name, assumed or fictitious name in this state if the use violates someone else's trade name, trademark, or service mark rights under the trademark laws of the United States, this state, or the common law. Prior to your use of the name, you are encouraged to research the names and marks of other parties used or registered in this state, or registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or consult an attorney to determine the existence of any conflicting rights.
• Processing of incorporations is subject to availability of corporation name requested. Filings are not final until satisfactory completion of statutory requirements is verified by the Secretary of State's office. A file-marked copy of a successful filing will be returned to the filer.
• Concerns regarding filings submitted online will be addressed via email or telephone call to the filer.
• Instructions may be found on the top of some forms, however, most forms are self-explanatory.
• A.C.A. § 26-54-101 et al., also known as the "Arkansas Corporate Franchise Tax Act of 1979", requires all Corporations, LLC's, Banks, and Insurance Companies registered in Arkansas to pay an annual franchise tax by May 1st each year for companies in existence during the prior year. If you have not received a Franchise Tax Report by March 20th, please contact us via email corprequest@sos.arkansas.gov, online at https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/franchise-tax-report-forms/ or by telephone at 501-682-3409 or toll free at 888-233-0325.
• Partnership (LP, LLP, LLLP) filings due on or before August 1st.
• Please note that per the Corporate Transparency Act, beginning January 1, 2024, all existing and all new entities will need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report with FinCen. www.fincen.gov.

If you wish to file any of these forms or other corporate documents in person or by mail, please contact the Secretary of State Business and Commercial Services Division directly at:

Physical Address: Suite 250, Victory Building, 1401 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201 Mailing Address: State Capitol, Little Rock, AR 72201

Subscribers who utilize monthly billing may view their transaction history here.

For assistance with this form contact Business and Commercial Services by phone 501-682-3409, toll free 888-233-0325 or by email, corprequest@sos.arkansas.gov