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Articles of Incorporation Arkansas

To form a corporation in Arkansas, you must file articles of incorporation with the Arkansas Secretary of State. The form is customizable.

The articles of incorporation must include the following information:

  • Name of the corporation
  • Type of entity
  • Corporate mailing and street address
  • Corporate purpose
  • Name, street, and mailing address of the registered agent
  • The number of shares, class, rights and restrictions, and par value of stock, and a statement that the corporation will not commence business until consideration of the value of at least three hundred dollars ($300.00) has been received for the issuance of shares
  • Incorporator’s name, street, and mailing address
  • Directors’ names and addresses

View the state statutes applicable to articles of incorporation.

The form may be filed online on the Secretary of State’s website.

Mandatory Additional Filings

In Arkansas, you must also complete the Corporate Franchise Tax contact information form, which is on page 2 of the articles of incorporation package. The form can be downloaded from the state’s website.