Quick Answer: In this blog, you will learn how to register for a sales tax permit in Arkansas. The registration process is best completed online at the Arkansas Department of Revenue website. More detailed information is included below.
Registration Fee: The sales tax permit registration is free for remote sellers.
Renewal Required?: Sales tax permit renewal is not required in Arkansas.
Turnaround Time: In Arkansas, you can verify within 24 hours; you will receive an email from the Department of Revenue with your permit information.
The first step in registering for a sales tax permit is determining if you even need one. In general, you need a sales tax permit in Arkansas if you have a physical presence or meet economic nexus requirements. For more detailed information on the necessity of getting a permit, you can learn more at our blog post “ Do I Need to Get a Sales Tax Permit in Arkansas? ”.
If you are not sure where you should get sales tax permits, we can help determine that for you with our Done-for-You Sales Tax Service .
Once you’re sure you need a sales tax permit in Arkansas, you can proceed with registering.
Arkansas offers the following two types of permits:
You will need to determine which permit is the best choice for your business.
How Much Does a Sales Tax Permit in Arkansas Cost? There is no fee when applying for the remote seller permit in Arkansas. There will be a $50 fee to apply for the in-state permit with the state of Arkansas.
There are two ways to register for a sales tax permit in Arkansas, either by paper application or via the online website. We recommend submitting the application via the online website as it will generally be processed faster and you will receive immediate confirmation upon submission. Having a submission confirmation will help in the event that your application is not processed on-time or in the event that it is not processed at all (which unfortunately can happen every now and again).
Online Application Location: The best place to register for a sales tax permit with the state of Arkansas is on its website at https://www.atap.arkansas.gov/_/ .
Paper Application Location: Select AR-1R Combined Business Tax Registration form at https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/sales-and-use-tax-forms/
If you are stuck or have questions, you can either contact the state of Arkansas directly or reach out to us and we can register for a sales tax permit on your behalf.
How to contact the Arkansas Department of Revenue if you have questions: You can contact the Arkansas Department of Revenue by calling toll free ( 877) 280-2827 between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday.
How to contact TaxValet if you want someone to handle your permit registration for you: You can learn more about our sales tax service by clicking here .
