How to Invoice as a Private Security Company in Arkansas

How to invoice as a private security company in Arkansas: AR sales tax 6.50% (services usually exempt), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Ark. Const. art. 19, Β§13. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
6.5%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%

1. Arkansas-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 6.50% state rate. Most services rendered in Arkansas are exempt from sales tax β€” but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 6.5%; combined often 9-11%.
  • Late-fee cap: Arkansas statute Ark. Const. art. 19, Β§13 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract β€” courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Arkansas get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Private Security Company line items + standard terms

Every private security company invoice in Arkansas should itemize work clearly. Standard private security companys use Net 30 terms with no deposit required.

  • Unarmed officer β€” per hour β€” billed by hour (~$35 default).
  • Armed officer β€” per hour β€” billed by hour (~$65 default).
  • Vehicle patrol β€” billed by flat.
  • Holiday surcharge β€” billed by pct.

3. Private Security Company licensing in Arkansas

State security agency license required. Each officer must hold state guard card; armed officers need separate firearms permit.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. Arkansas customers expect digital payment options today β€” accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$1,850
State
AR
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%

Arkansas metro guides

Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.

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