Arkansas Registered Agent
What is an Arkansas registered agent?
An Arkansas registered agent is a person or entity appointed by a company to receive any service of process or state notices on its behalf. By providing a reliable point of contact for important incoming documents, registered agents help keep businesses in good standing.
What Is the Purpose of an Arkansas Registered Agent?
The purpose of an Arkansas registered agent is to accept legal and state mail on behalf of a company. They ensure that documents are forwarded to the company to keep them informed of legal notices or state deadlines.
Do I Need an Arkansas Registered Agent?
Yes, every business in Arkansas is required to appoint and continuously maintain a registered agent. The Arkansas Code outlines this requirement in Title 4, Sections 28-214 and 38-115. So whether you have an Arkansas LLC, an
What are the requirements for an Arkansas registered agent?
Arkansas has four main requirements for registered agents in the state:
- Registered agents must be a registered entity in the state or an individual adult resident.
- Registered agents must have a physical address in the state, to be listed on public record.
- Registered agents must be available during regular business hours (at the address listed with the state) to accept correspondence.
- Registered agents must consent to accept documents on behalf of the business. They are also required to forward the documents to the last known address provided by the business.
Can I be my own registered agent in Arkansas?
Yes. If you are an Arkansas resident, at least 18 years old, and have a physical address where you’re regularly available to accept service of process, you can be your own registered agent. A company cannot serve as its own registered agent, however.
How Do I Find a Registered Agent in Arkansas?
To find a company’s registered agent in Arkansas, you can search the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Business Entity Search. Each entity listing includes key details about the registered agent, such as their name and address.
How do I choose a registered agent?
You can choose an Arkansas registered agent based on reputation, cost, additional services, and more. At minimum, your registered agent should meet all minimum state requirements. Ideally, your registered agent will offer more tools to help your business grow and thrive:
- Professional business formation for your Arkansas LLC or corporation.
- Annual report filing to keep your business compliant with state laws.
- Online branding tools like domain registration and website hosting to take your business
digital. - Beneficial Ownership Information Report filing with FinCEN.
What Makes Registered Agents Inc The Right Choice?
At Registered Agents Inc, we’re committed to offering you more than the basics, by offering premier service at a great price. Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up today:
Fast notifications
We process all mail on-site at our 52 offices across the U.S. (and Puerto Rico). Documents are available as soon as possible in your online account with notifications straight to your email inbox.
Expert support
We offer localized support around the nation with dedicated staff and expert filers who know the ins and outs of state filings and get the job done right the first time.
Physical address
Our registered agent address can be used wherever possible on state filings to keep your personal address out of public databases and off record.
Annual filings
Our Registered Agent service includes annual report filing to ensure that you don’t miss important state deadlines that can bring your business out of good standing.
Extra tools
We can launch your business identity in minutes, including a secure business website housed at a custom domain, and give you a phone number to keep yours private.
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How Do I Appoint a Registered Agent in Arkansas?
You can appoint an Arkansas registered agent when you file your Certificate of Organization for an LLC or Articles of Incorporation for a corporation. Once your filing is approved by the state, your registered agent will appear on state records and will begin accepting mail on your behalf.
How do I change my registered agent?
To change your registered agent, you can file a Notice of Change of Registered Agent Information form with the Arkansas Secretary of State. This form can be filed online directly within the Secretary of State Corporations Online Filing System, or you can print and mail the form to the following address:
Arkansas Secretary of State
Business & Commercial Services Division
1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 250
Little Rock, AR 72201
What is the cost to change my registered agent in Arkansas?
There is no fee to file a Notice of Change of Registered Agent form in Arkansas. You can submit the form online or by mail for free, making it super easy to update your entity information at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a registered agent cost in Arkansas?
The average cost of hiring a professional registered agent in Arkansas is between $50 to $300, and varies depending on which services your registered agent provides. Our service is $200 a year, and includes annual report filing for just the state fee.
Can the organizer and registered agent be the same in Arkansas?
Yes. An organizer is the individual who filed your initial formation documents in the state, so it’s common to have a registered agent listed if you’ve hired one to form your company on your behalf. The organizer of a company typically relinquishes any authority to the business owners and operators within the Initial Resolutions.
Can I use my registered agent address as my business address in Arkansas?
Arkansas allows companies to use their registered agent address on state records in the “physical business address” field. Hire us as your registered agent, you can use our address on state filings whenever possible.
Is there an annual report requirement in Arkansas?
All Arkansas corporations and LLCs must file an annual Arkansas Franchise Tax Report. Nonprofits, LPs, LLPs, and LLLPs are required to file an annual report in lieu of an annual tax report. We’ll file your annual report for you yearly when you hire us to be your registered agent. All you pay is the state fee.
