Charitable Solicitation Registration in Arkansas
Good News: Most nonprofits in Arkansas do NOT need to register for charitable solicitation.
However, there are certain situations and specific types of organizations that may be subject to registration requirements. Review the requirements and exemptions below to confirm your nonprofit's status.
Arkansas does not have a general charitable solicitation registration requirement for most nonprofits.
The filing agency is the Arkansas Secretary of State (registration) AND Arkansas Attorney General (oversight).
Governing law: Arkansas Code §4-28-401 et seq..
What's Required
Registration form: Form CR-01 (Charitable Organization Registration Form)
Online filing: Yes
Who's Exempt
Revenue threshold: Organizations not intending to raise $25,000 in a year with only unpaid volunteers are exempt
Religious organizations: Exempt
Must file for exemption: Yes — exempt organizations must still file for the exemption
Note: Yes — exempt organizations must still file for the exemption
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee: $0 (no fee)
Enforcement Agency & Contact Information
Arkansas Secretary of State (registration) AND Arkansas Attorney General (oversight)
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/nonprofit-charitable-entities/charitable-entities
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