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How to Sell a Business in Arkansas

Arkansas is home to several Fortune 500 companies and has a growing logistics and retail sector. Northwest Arkansas anchored by Walmart's supply chain has become an active technology and professional services market. Healthcare and agricultural businesses attract both regional and national buyers.

260K+
small businesses in Arkansas
SBA 2024
3.5–5.5x
EBITDA multiple for AR mid-market businesses
IBBA
Top 10
state for Fortune 500 revenue per capita
Fortune 500
11 mo.
average time to close an AR business sale
BizBuySell

Arkansas has a significant concentration of Boomer-owned agricultural and professional services businesses. The Northwest Arkansas corridor is seeing accelerated transition activity as the Walmart supply chain ecosystem matures.

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Top industries for business sales in Arkansas

Retail & LogisticsHealthcareAgricultureProfessional Services

Industry-specific guides for Arkansas sellers

Each industry has distinct valuation drivers, buyer pools, and deal structures. Select your industry for specific guidance.

Construction

Arkansas construction businesses benefit from Northwest Arkansas's explosive growth and consistent infrastructure invest...

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Restaurant & Hospitality

Arkansas's restaurant and hospitality sector benefits from Northwest Arkansas's affluent Walmart executive community and...

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Healthcare Practice

Arkansas healthcare practices attract PE buyers and health system acquirers. UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital creat...

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Professional Services

Arkansas professional services businesses benefit from the Walmart supply chain ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas and the ...

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City-specific guides for Arkansas

Buyer pools, transaction activity, and market conditions vary significantly by city. Find your market below.

Little Rock

Little Rock is Arkansas's capital and primary transaction market.

25,000+ businesses
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Fayetteville

Fayetteville is part of the Northwest Arkansas corridor and benefits from Walmart supplier ecosystem activity.

18,000+ businesses
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Fort Smith

Fort Smith's manufacturing and logistics base creates specialized buyer demand.

14,000+ businesses
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Springdale

Springdale is home to Tyson Foods and a major food processing hub.

12,000+ businesses
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Jonesboro

Jonesboro is Arkansas State University's home and a growing healthcare and professional services market.

10,000+ businesses
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Common questions from Arkansas business owners

How long does it take to sell a business in Arkansas?

Most Arkansas business sales take 10 to 13 months from decision to close. Northwest Arkansas moves faster due to active buyer interest in the Walmart ecosystem.

How does Arkansas tax capital gains from business sales?

Arkansas has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.4% for 2024. Arkansas also offers capital gains exclusions for qualifying Arkansas-based investments. Consult an Arkansas CPA before structuring your transaction.

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