Business Reinstatement · Arkansas

How to reinstate an Arkansas business

Arkansas reinstatement takes about 1–3 days. These are the steps, in order, and the state's official instructions.

Open the Arkansas reinstatement instructions
Opens dfa.arkansas.gov in a new tab. Portal link verified May 2026.

How reinstatement works in Arkansas

A business that is not in good standing can often be reinstated quickly, which can revive a deal you would otherwise decline or lose.

Takes 1 to 3 daysFiled online
  1. Log into the SOS portal.
  2. File and pay all past-due Annual Franchise Taxes online.

Check the business first

Confirm the entity's current status on the Arkansas lookup before you start.

Open the Arkansas business search

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