Starting a Business in Arkansas Cities
City-level guides to starting a business and getting a business license in 8 Arkansas cities.
New to this? Start with the Arkansas business formation guide, then come back for the specifics.
City Business Licenses
Little Rock Business License 2026 and 2027: Base Fee Plus Per-Employee Plus 0.24% of Stock, the 3% Increase and the 2% and 4% A&P TaxesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →North Little Rock Business License: Zoning Certificate First, Landlord Licenses, Free A&P Permit and 25% and 50% Late PenaltiesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Bentonville Business Registry: Not a License, No Fee, Register Within 60 Days, Renew Nov 1 to Dec 31 and the $125 Vendor PermitWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Conway AR Business License: The City Requires None, Plus the Letter of Verification, Free A&P Permit and Private-Club Rules in a Dry CountyWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Fayetteville AR Business License: Registry Since 2011, Renewal Due Oct 31, 2% HMR Tax and the 475-License Short-Term Rental CapWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Fort Smith Business License: $100 Flat Annual Fee Since 2017, the Two-Thirds Vote That Nearly Killed It and $35 or $150 Home-Based ApplicationsWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Springdale Business License: $40 Plus $2.50 Per Employee, Capped at $300, Expiring March 31, With Home Office and Commercial LicensesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Jonesboro Privilege License: Stock-Based Fees, Zoning Approval for Online Businesses, Other-City License Rule and Dry-County Private ClubsWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →