Parties interested in forming an LLC in Arkansas must file the Articles of Organizaiton with the Secretary of State. The document must include the LLC name and address, registered agent name and address, management structure of the LLC, excecution date, and organizer’s name and signature.
The LLC franchise tax registration form must be filed along with the Articles of Organization. LLCs must have the words “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “L.C.”, L.L.C.”, “L.C.”, “LLC”, or “LC”. Companies that perform professional services must use the words “Professional Limited Liability Company”, Professional Limited Company”, “P.L.L.C., “P.L.C”, “PLLC”, or “PLC”.
The Articles of Organizaiton and filing fee can be sent to the following address:
Business & Commercial Services
250 Victory Building 1401 W. Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201-1094
What is an LLC?
LLC refers to a Limited Liability Company, and it is organized by business owners. They have fewer corporate formalities and can be taxed by the IRS as a sole proprietorship, S corporation, or C corporation.
Each state has different requirements and regulations regarding the formation of an LLC. Business owners should check with state laws when considering forming an LLC.
Owners of LLCs are known as members, they can be individuals, corporations, other LLCs, or foreign entities. There is no limit on the number of members an LLC can have. In most states, “single-member” LLCs are allowed, where there is only one owner involved in managing the LLC.
The IRS will treat the LLC as a corporation, partnership, or included in the LLC owners personal tax return. A domestic LLC with at least two members is classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes unless they file Form 8832 and elect to be treated as a corporation.
LLCs carry tax advantages over other forms of business such as limited partnerships. The owners of an LLC do not assume personal liability for business debt, and any losses of the LLC can be used as tax deductions against active income.
An LLC can be formed through the state business formation process or consulting with LegalZoom.
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