Registered agent price index · Arkansas
3 Best Registered Agents in Arkansas (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Figures at a glance
Arkansas lines, indexed
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a price that never changes by state
First lineBest value in Arkansas is Mainstay Filing: $149/yr here and the identical $149 in any other state.
Arkansas Registered Agent.co saves $150 across three years and leaves more filings with you.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- $149 yearly with no increase
- Reaches all fifty states
Debits
- $50 more per year than the local line
- You still handle the reports
2. Arkansas Registered Agent.co: best for the smallest yearly agent bill
Arkansas focusLine 2 goes to Arkansas Registered Agent.co: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Online copies of anything served
Credits
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
- Flat $99 per year
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
- The price skips the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report
3. AR Registered Agent.org: best for a second in-state choice
Arkansas focusLine 3 goes to AR Registered Agent.org: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Its figures are identical to Arkansas Registered Agent.co's.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Online copies of anything served
Credits
- Flat $99 per year
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
- The price skips the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report
Running subtotals
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Arkansas Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Arkansas Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | AR Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit AR Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Compute your subtotal
Official state charges
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $45 | sos.arkansas.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report | $150 every year | sos.arkansas.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| If the report is late | $25 | sos.arkansas.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| State total, years 1 to 3 | $345 | Total of the above |
Index notes
The deciding column for Arkansas was coverage per dollar (32% of the index), where Mainstay Filing led.
One agent price in every state indexed above Arkansas Registered Agent.co's lower one-state price.
Official Arkansas registered agent requirements (Arkansas Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or a business entity serving as agent in Arkansas. The company can also name a position inside it, such as its manager, whose holder then receives papers. Statute: Ark. Code Ann. § 4-20-105.
The address has to be an actual street address or rural route box number in Arkansas, plus an Arkansas mailing address if it differs. A P.O. box on its own is not accepted.
Official wording: arkleg.state.ar.us (read October 2026) per the state
Skipping the service
A qualifying owner can name themselves and pay no agent fee; the state's own charges stay the same. The service lines above bill $99 to $149 a year for a Arkansas address and someone to accept legal papers.
Price questions
How much does a Arkansas registered agent charge each year?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 across the lines, before state fees.
Does Arkansas require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
Yes, provided you qualify under the rules above.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
The recurring charge is $150 for the Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report annually (May 1).
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which registered agent indexes best in Arkansas?
Top to bottom, the Arkansas ledger reads Mainstay Filing, Arkansas Registered Agent.co and AR Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- Line for Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax: sos.arkansas.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax: sos.arkansas.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Arkansas report due date: sos.arkansas.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Ark: arkleg.state.ar.us, August 2026.
- Line for Arkansas formation fee: Filing fee: sos.arkansas.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Arkansas registered agent statute: arkleg.state.ar.us, October 2026.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing Arkansas service page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Arkansas Registered Agent.co pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the AR Registered Agent.org pricing page