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What Licenses Do You Need in Texarkana?
Business license requirements in Texarkana, Arkansas depend on your industry, business activities, entity type, and location. Most businesses need several types of licenses to operate legally.
Texarkana Business License
A general business license or business tax certificate from the City of Texarkana is typically required for any business operating within city limits.
Arkansas State Registrations
State-level tax registrations, professional licenses, and regulatory filings required by Arkansas agencies.
Professional Licenses
If you provide professional services in Texarkana (legal, medical, engineering, accounting), you must hold the appropriate state-issued credentials.
Zoning Compliance
Your business location in Texarkana must comply with local zoning ordinances. Home-based businesses may need a home occupation permit.
Industry Permits
Food service, health, fire, alcohol, and other industry-specific permits may be required depending on your business activities in Texarkana.
Federal Licenses
Businesses in regulated industries (alcohol, firearms, broadcasting, transportation) must also obtain federal licenses and permits.
Licensing Office
City Clerk's Office
216 Walnut Street, Texarkana, AR 71854
Mon–Fri, business hours (call to confirm)
Information verified as of June 23, 2026
Web VerifiedQuick Facts
Business Licensing in Texarkana
Texarkana, Arkansas (the Arkansas side of the twin-city border community) likely requires a local business license for general commercial operations; however, the requirement could not be confirmed from the city's website, which primarily documents contractor licenses for construction projects over $50,000. Contact the City Clerk's Office at (870) 779-4991 to confirm current requirements, fees, and deadlines before operating. Contractors doing commercial work of $50,000+ in labor and materials must obtain an Arkansas contractor license. Note: Texarkana operates as two legally separate cities — businesses on the Arkansas side comply with AR regulations; those on the Texas side comply with TX regulations. Cross-state-line operations may require compliance with both jurisdictions.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Late Payment Penalties
Not confirmed — contact City Clerk at (870) 779-4991.
Did You Know? — Texarkana Business Licensing Facts
The Federal Building and Post Office at 500 State Line Avenue is the only U.S. post office simultaneously situated in two states, with separate ZIP codes for each side (71854 AR, 75501 TX) and a photographer's island where visitors can straddle the state line
Ragtime legend Scott Joplin grew up in Texarkana and left in 1885 to pursue music, eventually writing Maple Leaf Rag — the first sheet music to sell a million copies — and The Entertainer, one of the most recognizable American compositions ever written
In 1946, the 'Texarkana Phantom Killer' committed a string of murders that paralyzed the city for months in a case that was never solved, inspiring the 1977 horror film The Town That Dreaded Sundown — which was filmed in Texarkana itself
The city's name fuses Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana — a railroad surveyor reportedly nailed a 'TEX-ARK-ANA' sign to a tree at the intersection point, even though Louisiana is 30 miles away
Texarkana, AR does not publish a general business license page online — confirm current requirements with the City Clerk's office at (870) 779-4991 before you begin operating. Contractor licenses are required for commercial construction within Texarkana AR on any project of $50,000 or more in labor and materials. Texarkana AR and Texarkana TX are legally separate cities, each with its own mayor, city council, police and fire departments, so a business operating across the state line may need to comply with both jurisdictions. Code of Ordinances: library.municode.com/ar/texarkana.
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Penalties for Operating Without a License in Texarkana
Businesses found operating without required licenses in Texarkana, AR can face penalties ranging from late-fee surcharges to four-figure fines per violation, cease-and-desist orders, revocation of existing permits, inability to enforce contracts, and in some cases criminal misdemeanor charges. Don't risk your business.
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How to Get a Business License in Texarkana, AR
Follow these steps to obtain your Texarkana business license. Requirements vary by business type, but this is the general process for most businesses in Texarkana, AR.
Choose Your Business Structure
Before applying for a Texarkana business license, determine your entity type (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, partnership). Your structure affects which licenses you need and how you register with Arkansas and the IRS.
Check Zoning Requirements
Verify that your business location in Texarkana is zoned for your intended use. Contact the Texarkana Planning Department for zoning verification. Home-based businesses typically need a home occupation permit.
Register with the State of Arkansas
Register your business entity with the Arkansas Secretary of State (if applicable), obtain an EIN from the IRS, and register for state tax obligations including sales tax and employer withholding.
Apply for Your Texarkana Business License
Submit your business license application to the City Clerk's Office. Applications can typically be submitted online, in person, or by mail. Include all required documentation and fees.
Obtain Additional Permits
Depending on your industry in Texarkana, you may need additional permits — health department permits for food service, fire department approval, alcohol licenses, professional licenses, or industry-specific certifications.
Display Your License and Stay Compliant
Once issued, display your Texarkana business license prominently at your place of business. Licenses renew annually. Track renewal deadlines to avoid penalties and late fees.
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Texarkana business license information last verified June 23, 2026. Fees, deadlines, and requirements are subject to change. Verify with Texarkana or contact CLS for current requirements.
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