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Registered agents in Arkansas, compared (2026)

Arkansas requires every LLC to have a registered agent. Of the 6 providers with a published price here, Mainstay Filing is our best overall pick at $149 a year, flat. The state’s own fee to change agents is nothing.

  • Arkansas rules checked October 20, 2026
  • Provider pages read October 2026

The Arkansas line-up

ProviderHow it chargesWhat its page listsFine print
Mainstay FilingSame price every yearRegistered agent in any state, all year; Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding; Compliance reminders and stored documents$149 a year, same at renewal
Standard FilingsSame price every yearNot itemized on its pageIts page says $199/yr in any state.
Northwest Registered AgentSame price every yearIts address on public filings; scans of state and legal mail; up to 5 pieces of other business mail scanned free a year; domain, website, email and phone lineIts page says the price has not gone up in 20 years. $100/yr per state for five or more states.
ZenBusinessIntroductory price, higher at renewalDocument receipt, scanning and upload to a dashboard; email notifications$99 plus state fees for the first year, then $199/yr.
BizeeSame price every yearCompliance notifications; its address on the public recordStandalone price. The first year is free when you form your company through Bizee.
LegalZoomSame price every yearAlerts when mail arrives; documents scanned and uploaded; annual report remindersPrice for first-time agent customers. Auto-renews at the purchase rate; LegalZoom says the renewal rate is subject to change.

Arkansas agent rules

Requirement
Required. 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.
Address
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.
Change-of-agent fee
None
Statute
Ark. Code Ann. § 4-20-105

Questions

Which registered agents serve Arkansas?

6 providers have a published price for Arkansas, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, Standard Filings, Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, Bizee and LegalZoom.

Do I need a registered agent in Arkansas?

Yes. 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.

Where must the agent be located in Arkansas?

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.

What does it cost to change agents in Arkansas?

The state charges no fee to file the change (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-20-105).

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