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30 Home Businesses with No License in Arkansas

Skip the state boards and licensing fees. These 30 occupations can be started from home in Arkansas with only basic business registration.

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These occupations don't require a state-issued occupational license in Arkansas. You still need basic business registration (LLC or sole prop), but you can skip the licensing fees, training requirements, and exams.

30 license-free · 72 require a license · LLC cost: $50

No License

30

License Required

72

LLC Cost

$50

Sales Tax

6.5%

Construction and Home Services

Median

$30.61/hr

Annual

$63,670

Full guide →

Median

$22.78/hr

Annual

$47,390

Full guide →
Crane Operator
No license

Median

$20.27/hr

Annual

$42,170

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Upholsterer
No license

Median

$20.14/hr

Annual

$41,890

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Median

$18.69/hr

Annual

$38,860

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Locksmith
No license

Median

$17.76/hr

Annual

$36,930

Full guide →

Animals, Agriculture, and Outdoors

Forest Worker
No license

Median

$22.17/hr

Annual

$46,110

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Animal Trainer
No license

Median

$20.41/hr

Annual

$42,460

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Log Scaler
No license

Median

$20.36/hr

Annual

$42,360

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Tree Trimmer
No license

Median

$18.19/hr

Annual

$37,830

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Median

$16.03/hr

Annual

$33,350

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Median

$16.03/hr

Annual

$33,350

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Packer
No license

Median

$15.74/hr

Annual

$32,740

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Taxidermist
No license

Median

$15.14/hr

Annual

$31,500

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Florist
No license

Median

$14.42/hr

Annual

$29,990

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Transportation and Machinery

Weigher
No license

Median

$19.56/hr

Annual

$40,690

Full guide →

Median

$17.88/hr

Annual

$37,190

Full guide →

Health

Median

$18.11/hr

Annual

$37,680

Full guide →

Median

$17.95/hr

Annual

$37,340

Full guide →

Median

$16.77/hr

Annual

$34,890

Full guide →

Median

$15.84/hr

Annual

$32,940

Full guide →

Other

Median

$17.29/hr

Annual

$35,970

Full guide →

Entertainment and Hospitality

Travel Agency
No license

Median

$16.82/hr

Annual

$34,980

Full guide →
Bartender
No license

Median

$12.51/hr

Annual

$26,030

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Education

What You Still Need (Even Without a License)

Business Registration

Form an LLC ($50 in Arkansas) or register as a sole proprietor. An LLC protects your personal assets.

EIN (Tax ID)

Free from IRS.gov. Required for opening a business bank account and filing taxes. Takes 5 minutes online.

Home Occupation Permit

Most cities/counties require a permit to run a business from home. Usually $0-150. Check your local zoning office.

Business Insurance

General liability insurance runs $15-40/month for home businesses. Protects you from lawsuits and property damage claims.

Data: Institute for Justice License to Work 3. BLS OEWS May 2024 (wage data). "No license" means no state-issued occupational license — local permits and general business registration may still apply.