Arkansas Secretary of State

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Covid-19, Secretary of State John Thurston has waived the penalty and interest on franchise taxes until July 15th.

Welcome to the Arkansas Secretary of State Franchise Tax Filing System

This site allows taxpayers to pay their franchise taxes online with a credit card or electronic check. Accepted credit cards include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. An electronic check is a method of debiting the funds from your checking account just as you would write a check.

Processing fees: $5.00 for credit card; $3.00 for electronic check.

Taxes due on or before May 1. Substantial penalties apply after May 1.

Single Filers
Enter your File Number: AND	The file number is located above your company name on your tax report. Example file numbers: 10000000, 20000000 or 30000000 etc.
Enter your Federal Tax ID: No Federal ID	If you do not have a Federal Tax ID on file with the SOS, or it is your first year to file, please enter nine zeros (000000000).

Don't know your filer number? Search for File Number.

Multiple Batch Filers
New! Firms which file multiple franchise filings per year may now file multiple filings at once and be billed monthly for the amount due. If you have already signed up for batch franchise filings, please login below:
Enter your Username:
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