The City of Fort Smith makes it easy to grow your business by supplying you with the tools necessary to thrive; from planning and startup to marketing and expansion. Explore available resources below.

Apply for a Business License Business License and Guidance Do Business with the City

Arkansas Secretary of State: For New Businesses

• Download the Doing Business in Arkansas booklet
• Search for your business name availability
• File a new business entity online
• Apply for an Employment Identification Number (EIN), also known as Federal Tax Identification Number

Arkansas Secretary of State

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Employer ID Numbers

• Learn more about Employer Identification Numbers (EIN), also known as Federal Tax Identification Numbers
• Apply for an EIN

Internal Revenue Service

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration – For New Businesses

• Learn about Sales and Use Tax
• Apply for a Sales Tax number

Arkansas DFA for New Businesses

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

• Renew Alcohol Beverage Permits
• Access the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point
• Look up local tax rates
• Arkansas brand registration

Arkansas DFA

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

• Business plans
• Business startup
• Marketing
• Expansion

ASBTDC