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Arkansas Registered Agent

$129 per year, flat — as low as $87/yr with multi-year service.

Statutory registered agent service in Arkansas from a local office, with same-day electronic service of process, compliance calendar, and EntityWatch® monitoring included.

Fayetteville, AR 72703-9998 — Washington County

What is a Arkansas registered agent?

Businesses that register as legal entities are required by law in all 50 states to have a registered agent, resident agent, or statutory agent. A Arkansas registered agent is the designated recipient of service of process (SOP) when a business entity faces legal action, and receives official legal documents from the state regarding the company's operation within Arkansas. A Arkansas business must identify its registered agent in its articles of incorporation or organization.

Why are registered agents required for Arkansas businesses?

Having a registered agent is a requirement for Arkansas corporations and LLCs, and the same requirement generally extends to limited partnerships, LLPs, LLLPs, nonprofit corporations, professional entities, and other businesses formed or registered by filing with the state. The agent must be located and available at a physical street address within Arkansas during normal business hours — a mailbox service or P.O. Box cannot represent you. Failing to establish and maintain a registered agent can jeopardize your company's legal status in the state and lead to unnecessary expense.

Why choose InCorp in Arkansas?

Created in 1998, we now serve more than 300,000 clients worldwide and hold a BBB A+ rating. We will beat any competitor's price on registered agent service, and multi-year terms bring your cost down to as little as $87 per year. Transfer fees are absorbed in most cases when you switch, and our team helps with the Arkansas agent-change filing at no additional charge.

Registered Agent Service

$129 /year

Flat rate for Arkansas — and every other state.

Multi-year savings

  • 1 yr

    $129

  • 2 yrs

    $117

  • 3 yrs

    $105

  • 4 yrs

    $96

  • 5 yrs

    $87

per year, prepaid term

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We will beat any competitor's price on registered agent service.

Appointing InCorp as your Arkansas registered agent

  • Arkansas requires original signatures on documents not filed online.
  • Online filings are available for most documents.
  • Arkansas' regular processing time varies but is usually only a few days. They do not offer expedited filing.
  • The Arkansas Registered Agent change filing is free of charge.
  • The state of Arkansas requires LLCs and corporations registered in Arkansas to have Registered Agent service (also known as Arkansas Resident Agent service or Arkansas Statutory Agent service). Arkansas Registered Agents are a person or entity, designated in the articles of incorporation / organization, who can accept legal documents and notifications from a state office on behalf of a corporate entity. There are few restrictions regarding who can be Arkansas registered agents other than that the person or entity must be located and available at a physical street address within the state of Arkansas during normal business hours.
  • Your Arkansas Registered Agent will be responsible, on your behalf, to receive all government notifications sent to Registered Agents and litigation (service of process) documents, annual report forms, etc. In Arkansas, InCorp is able to offer mail forwarding service for an additional fee.

The law behind it

Arkansas's registered-agent framework, quoted directly from the state code.

Ark. Code Ann. § 4-20-105 Model Registered Agents Act — Corporations & LLCs

“(a) A registered agent filing must state: (1) the name of the represented entity's commercial registered agent; or (2) if the entity does not have a commercial registered agent, the name and address of the entity's noncommercial registered agent: (A) the name and address of the entity's registered agent; or (B) the title of an office or other position with the entity if service of process is to be sent to the person holding that office or position, and the address of the business office of that person. (b) The appointment of a registered agent pursuant to subsection (a)(1) or (2) is an affirmation by the represented entity that the agent has consented to serve as such.”

Ark. Code Ann. § 4-27-202(a)(3) Arkansas Business Corporation Act of 1987 — Corporations

“(a) The articles of incorporation must set forth: ... (3) the information required by § 4-20-105(a);”

Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-115 Uniform Limited Liability Company Act — LLCs

“(a) Each limited liability company and each registered foreign limited liability company shall designate and maintain a registered agent in this state in compliance with the Model Registered Agents Act, § 4-20-101 et seq. (b) The designation of a registered agent is an affirmation of fact by the limited liability company or registered foreign limited liability company that the agent has consented to serve. (c) A registered agent for a limited liability company or registered foreign limited liability company must have a place of business in this state.”

Quoted verbatim from the official published statutes. Statutes are amended from time to time — always confirm current law with the state or your attorney. This is information, not legal advice.

Order multiple years of Arkansas registered agent service and save

Registered Agent Service

$129 /year

Multi-year savings

  • 1 yr

    $129

  • 2 yrs

    $117

  • 3 yrs

    $105

  • 4 yrs

    $96

  • 5 yrs

    $87

per year, prepaid term

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We will beat any competitor's price on registered agent service.

"I had a great experience with them. They made everything easier for me. I definitely recommend anyone who's starting new business to work with them."
Abdulaziz
"I have been using InCorp for over 7 years to be the Registered Agency for my new business clients. When hurdles stand in the way for whatever reason, their team assists in a solution to make the transition easier for the client. In addition, their prices are affordable for the startups."
Jinean
"Phenomenal, personal service. We use InCorp in a few states and they know exactly what to do for each state and guide you the entire way."
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Arkansas registered agent FAQs

How do I order registered agent service?
Ordering service is easy using our online form. Simply fill in the required fields, review the Terms of Service, and submit your order. You'll receive our address immediately and more instructions for filing within 1 business day.
Why do I need a registered agent?
Having a registered agent is required in almost every state. The purpose is for the state to show a physical address in that state at which the company can be served with legal documents. We also receive notifications from many states and help you keep your company in good standing. An added benefit is the security of knowing InCorp is here to fulfill this requirement and provide you with a little more privacy.
Do you automatically register my entity or change my registered agent when I sign up for InCorp’s Registered Agent service?
When hiring InCorp as your commercial registered agent, we do not automatically file your documents to register your entity with the state. Formation and qualification filings are separate services, and we will be happy to prepare the entire filing for you once the additional service has been purchased. Our order processing team members will automatically provide consent forms for the states that require them, and we're here to help with Registered Agent Change forms at no additional charge if you'd like our assistance.
Can InCorp serve as a registered agent for agencies other than the Secretary of State?
In most cases, yes, but we do require that you also be filed with the Secretary of State. Some agencies have requirements that we can't meet, like an address in a specific county or an individual serving instead of InCorp as a company. If you send over the document we'll review it to make sure we can meet the requirements.
How do I get InCorp's signature on my documents?
The first thing is to order service. Once your order is placed and you have received the confirmation email, please contact our order processing team to proceed. Some states require our signature but it does not have to be a mailed original so you can just reply to your order confirmation with the document attached and we'll sign and return it to you. Other states require our original signature, in which case you can email us the document, we will sign it and mail it to you for submission to the state. Alternatively, you can mail us the complete package of documents and state payment and we will sign and forward the package to the state for you. A few states, like Wyoming, require a separate Registered Agent Consent form. We'll send that directly to you after your order is placed. Please call our order processing team or email us with any additional questions or concerns.
Can an individual use a registered agent?
The general rule is that InCorp only serves as an Arkansas registered agent for entities registered with the Secretary of State. We can serve for other agencies as well but need to be listed with the Secretary of State, also. When looking for a registered agent for an individual, we recommend using an attorney or law office.

Switching your Arkansas registered agent

Good news: Arkansas doesn't charge a state filing fee to change an existing entity's registered agent — and InCorp prepares and files the change for you when you switch. What that looks like:

Arkansas registered agent change fees by entity type
Entity Type State Agent-Change Fee What You Pay with InCorp
All entity types No fee $0

State fees are set by state law and are never discounted. Amounts shown are what the state collects with a change-of-agent filing - in some states that includes an online payment-processing fee or required extras such as certified copies or county recording.

There is no state fee to cover here — and InCorp prepares and files the agent change for you when you switch.

InCorp will beat any competitor's price on any product or service. Call (800) 2-INCORP for a free consultation.

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