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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Arkansas

Arkansas requires charities to register with the Secretary of State's Charities Bureau before soliciting and to file an annual financial report. There's no registration fee.

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Arkansas requirements

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RegulatorArkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services (Charities Bureau)
LawArkansas Charitable Solicitation Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-28-401 et seq.)
When to registerBefore soliciting in Arkansas.
Initial filingForm CR-01 (Registration) with Form CR-03 (Annual Financial Report) · State fee $0
Annual renewalForm CR-03 (Annual Financial Report) with your Form 990, due Within 180 days after your fiscal year ends, per the current Form CR-03 (an older Secretary of State guide says August 1); extensions of up to 6 months for good cause

Information verified October 2026 from official Arkansas sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in Arkansas?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Arkansas or use fundraising counsel, paid solicitors or telemarketers there, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Charities that don't receive more than $25,000 in contributions a year, use only unpaid people (including for fundraising) and don't benefit officers or members are exempt, as are religious organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit hospitals and governmental organizations. Claim it on Form EX-01.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Registration$0
Annual financial report$0

These are Arkansas's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

  • The current annual report form requires a CPA audit report when contributions exceed $1,000,000 in a fiscal year (older guidance used $500,000 in gross revenue — confirm with the Charities Bureau).
  • Attach your IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N.

FAQ

Arkansas registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Arkansas?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Arkansas or use fundraising counsel, paid solicitors or telemarketers there, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting in Arkansas.

How much does Arkansas charitable registration cost?

State fees: Registration: $0; Annual financial report: $0. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Arkansas renewal due?

Form CR-03 (Annual Financial Report) with your Form 990 is due Within 180 days after your fiscal year ends, per the current Form CR-03 (an older Secretary of State guide says August 1); extensions of up to 6 months for good cause.

Does Arkansas require audited financial statements?

The current annual report form requires a CPA audit report when contributions exceed $1,000,000 in a fiscal year (older guidance used $500,000 in gross revenue — confirm with the Charities Bureau). Attach your IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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