Start a Business in Little Rock

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

4 permits2-6 weeks💰 Varies by type

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Overview

Starting a business in Little Rock requires a Business License through the City Collector's Office. Base fee: Varies by type. No general state business license.

Required Permits

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)
State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration
County: health department permit + fire inspection
City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

1

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

2

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

3

County: health department permit + fire inspection

4

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: Varies by type depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

City Collector's Office

Phone: 501-371-4510

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Common Mistakes

State capital
Pulaski County for health permits
Relatively straightforward single-layer city licensing

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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