3 Best Registered Agents in Arkansas (2026), Ranked
In Arkansas for 2026, rank registered agents AR Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), Arkansas Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and Mainstay Filing ($149 a year). Agent prices start at $99 to $149 in year one and total $297 to $447 over three.
LLC Q and A editorial team ·
Quick answers
Agent required?
Yes, by statute
Title in law
Registered agent
Agent price
$99 to $149 per year
Our pick
AR Registered Agent.org, Arkansas Registered Agent.co then Mainstay Filing
Arkansas ranking
Prices come from each company's own page. See the method.
1#1 pick
1. AR Registered Agent.org: best for LLCs that stay put
$99/yr, renews at $99
AR Registered Agent.org ranks first since $99 annually puts a street address on file.
Lower three-year cost than Mainstay Filing, and cost is the heaviest criterion.
Service fees only, from company price pages read November 13, 2026. State fees are identical for every pick.
Key questions
Must the LLC name a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Statute: Ark. Code Ann. § 4-20-105. source of record: arkleg.state.ar.us, confirmed October 2026
Who qualifies?
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.
Qualify, and you can serve yourself at no cost.
What does an agent cost?
Recommended services charge $99 to $149 annually, $297 to $447 across three years.
State fees do not change with your choice of agent.
What does an agent do?
Accepts lawsuits and official mail for the LLC at a Arkansas address.
Three-year total = filing + report in year 2 + report in year 3 + minimum tax (if any). Fees without a fixed amount, like newspaper notices, are not summed.
More replies
May an owner serve as agent?
Yes, if you meet the state's rules on who may serve and the address, shown above.
Which addresses are accepted?
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 do the picks cost over three years?
Totals over three years: AR Registered Agent.org at $297, Arkansas Registered Agent.co at $297, Mainstay Filing at $447
Where do the numbers come from?
Official Arkansas sources for the state side, published prices for the service side.
Is a service required?
No law requires a service; it is a paid convenience.
Best registered agent in Arkansas?
Rank AR Registered Agent.org ahead of Arkansas Registered Agent.co and Mainstay Filing.
Source list
Q and A source note covering Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax, found at sos.arkansas.gov and dated October 2026, kept on file
Q and A source note covering Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax, found at sos.arkansas.gov and dated October 2026, kept on file
Q and A source note covering Arkansas report due date, found at sos.arkansas.gov and dated August 2026, kept on file
Q and A source note covering Ark, found at arkleg.state.ar.us and dated August 2026, kept on file
Q and A source note covering Arkansas formation fee: Filing fee, found at sos.arkansas.gov and dated October 2026, kept on file
Q and A source note covering Arkansas registered agent statute, found at arkleg.state.ar.us and dated October 2026, kept on file
Price page: AR Registered Agent.org pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026