On April 16, 2025, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law amendments to the Arkansas Business Corporation Act of 1987 and the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. These changes clarify how business entities must designate their principal office with the Secretary of State. The new provisions allow flexibility for businesses that don’t maintain a traditional executive office, while also increasing accountability.
What Changed?
1. Entities Can Use Their Registered Agent’s Address
Domestic and foreign corporations and LLCs may now use their registered agent’s address as their principal office if they do not maintain a separate executive office, either in Arkansas or elsewhere.
• Section § 4–27–140(17) governs corporations.
• Section § 4–38–102(16) governs LLCs.
2. Entities Must Disclose a Physical Address for a Responsible Individual
When a business lists its registered agent’s address as its principal office, it must also provide the Secretary of State with the physical address of a specific individual:
• A corporation must identify an officer or director.
• An LLC must identify a member or manager.
Why This Matters
This law gives businesses more flexibility—especially remote or small businesses that don’t rent or maintain office space. At the same time, it ensures that someone in authority remains reachable and accountable by requiring a real-world address tied to an individual.
What You Should Do
If you list your registered agent’s address as your principal office, review your entity records now. Make sure you’ve named a responsible officer, director, member, or manager and provided that person’s physical address to the Secretary of State. You’ll need this information in order when you file your next annual report or franchise tax form.
If you need help updating your business filings or understanding how this new law applies to your entity, contact Gramling Law Firm. We help Arkansas businesses stay compliant and protected.