How to Invoice as a Virtual Assistant in Arkansas

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

State sales tax
6.5%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
7 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 — but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 6.5%; combined often 9-11%.
  • Late-fee cap: Arkansas statute Ark. Const. art. 19, §13 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract — 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. Virtual Assistant line items + standard terms

Every virtual assistant invoice in Arkansas should itemize work clearly. Standard virtual assistants use Net 7 terms with no deposit required.

  • Hourly support — billed by hour (~$45 default).
  • Retainer (monthly hours) — billed by flat.

3. Virtual Assistant licensing in Arkansas

No license required.

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 — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$1,250
State
AR
Net terms
7 days
Deposit
0%

Arkansas metro guides

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

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