Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing. Apply through the city after the lease is signed and before opening; the sales tax permit comes first.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 2 of 6: Register for tax
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city’s clerk or treasury office.
Sources and dates
City of Little Rock, Starting a Business in Little Rock and Obtaining Permits and Licenses; municipal ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Yes. Arkansas has no statewide general business license, but most cities license every business inside their limits and check the zoning before issuing.
Your city’s clerk or treasury office.
Step 2 of 6, register for tax. The steps before it: set up the business.
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