State filing requirements for Arkansas.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
| http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/corps/search_all.php |
| Link: | https://www.ark.org/sos/corpfilings/index.php |
| Fee: | $45 |
| Processing: | 5-10 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/corps/search_all.php |
| Link: |
ANNUAL REPORT FOR NONPROFIT CORPORATION https://www.ark.org/sos/corpfilings/index.php?form_id=63 |
| Due: | Annually, by August 1 |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Charity registration
| Organizations in Arkansas who raise more than $25,000 must register with the Attorney General prior to soliciting funds, and then annually thereafter. |
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Organizations may also qualify for exemption if affiliated with another exempt organization, such as a school. Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: |
EXEMPT ORGANIZATION VERIFICATION https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/nonprofit-charitable-entities/charitable-entities/ |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION FORM CR-01 https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/nonprofit-charitable-entities/charitable-entities/ |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
Form CR-03 https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/nonprofit-charitable-entities/charitable-entities/ Form CR-01 (if any information in the original registration has changed) https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/nonprofit-charitable-entities/charitable-entities/ |
| Due: | Within 180 days following the fiscal year end (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Income/franchise tax exemption
| Link: |
Form AR1023CT http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/incomeTax/corporation/Documents/AR1023CT_2013.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Sales tax exemption
| Sales tax exemption may be available to specifically listed organizations. See GR-31. |
| Link: |
Steamlined Certificate of Exemption https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/exciseTaxOffice/F0003ExemptionCertificateRevised5_2017forusebeginning112018.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
| $100 fee for one year. $25 for single raffle, or $10 if prize less than $5,000. State may require background and fingerprint check. Must be in existence for at least 5 years to get a small game license. |
| Link: | https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/miscellaneous-tax/bingo-raffle |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | $25.00-$100.00 |
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