We cover how to dissolve a business in Arkansas the correct way by providing you with the appropriate forms, information about the dissolution process, and what to do if you change your mind and need to undo a dissolution of your company.
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How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in Arkansas? Well, as a business owner, you must file Articles of Dissolution with the Arkansas Secretary of State. Filing Articles of Dissolution in AR will cost you $45 to file online, and an additional $5 for a paper filing fee ($50).
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Dissolving an LLC in Arkansas is required by law, and the process to dissolve a business in Arkansas is complex. You will need to complete multiple steps before entering a proper Arkansas LLC dissolution. To eliminate potential liability, lawsuits, and additional fees, you should consider using the services of a Business Filing Services Company that can affordably dissolve your Arkansas LLC for you.
A corporate dissolution (for a C-Corporation or S-Corporation) in Arkansas can be done whether a company has issued shares or has not yet issued shares.
The appropriate forms to dissolve a company that has issued shares (and those that haven’t) can be found here. And here is a PDF list of the appropriate fees you must pay in order to dissolve your corporation or file for reinstation. For non-profit companies, the dissolution process is much the same as for regular profit corporations, the fee is included in the fee PDF above.
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To dissolve a Corporation in Arkansas, there are multiple requirements and non-compliance that can lead to serious legal consequences. To dissolve your Arkansas Corporation the right way, you should consider using the services of a Business Filing Services Company that can do this for you at an affordable, flat fee.
The methods for discontinuing businesses in Arkansas really do depend on how the business has been legally organized and the structure of the company itself. So, for a Sole Proprietorship or a Partnership in Arkansas, you are not required to file a form or pay any filing fees.
The process is straightforward, you must pay off any outstanding debts that your business may have acquired, there is no dissolution paperwork to fill out, once the debts have been paid, you simply need to terminate accounts and move on.
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While there are specific processes that companies must go through to receive a certificate of dissolution from the state of Arkansas, which officially end the existence of an Arkansas business, it is important that financial debts get settled, bank accounts are closed, outstanding tax obligations (such as sales taxes, business taxes, and state taxes) are paid, and all payroll obligations are fulfilled.
Companies going through a voluntary dissolution must be in good standing with the Secretary of State for the state of Arkansas and need to adhere to all state laws surrounding the dissolution process, which in Arkansas’ case, are pretty straightforward.
Once an Arkansas company has been dissolved, and its Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization are no longer valid, you should make the Internal Revenue Service aware that the Arkansas business has been dissolved.
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This notification to the IRS should be in the form of a letter that includes the Business Name, its Federal Tax ID Number (EIN or FEIN), the business address, and the reason for the dissolution.
The Arkansas company will need to file a final tax return after you have filed for dissolution (both a federal tax return and state tax return) with the IRS and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
If you are going to be ending your business, you may wonder why go forward with paying the filing fees and submitting paperwork to dissolve the company? Doesn’t the business just stop once you decide to stop?
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Not necessarily – failing to dissolve a company properly can lead to penalties, potential lawsuits, and other fees until the company is formally dissolved with the Arkansas Secretary of State. It is more cost-effective to pay to dissolve your Arkansas company the right way than it is to face penalties, unknown taxes, and late fees.
For paper forms, which cost an additional $5, you can find company dissolution forms for all types of entities in Arkansas, as well as other valuable corporate forms at the state agency that handles corporate affairs – the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website.
In addition to paper forms, companies have ample resources to e-file articles of dissolution or other filings such as annual reports, changes of registered agents, and more. This is conducted and can be done through the Arkansas Secretary of State by setting up a business account to submit these forms conveniently and easily.
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The simplest way to dissolve a business in Arkansas, however, is to utilize the services of a professional Business Filing Services Company that will do it all for you. This will eliminate unnecessary administrative costs and potential liability and will ensure it is done correctly and according to Arkansas law.
If you do not want to E-File to dissolve your business in Arkansas, you can mail the dissolution form to the AR Secretary of State. You must pay an additional $5 from the online fee.
When paying this fee, make sure to include a letter containing your telephone number, return address, and certification requirements, and mail to:
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