What is the sales tax rate in Fayetteville?
The combined sales tax rate in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 9.75% as of 2026. It is made up of the Arkansas statewide base rate of 6.5%, plus applicable Washington County and local district taxes. Fayetteville sits within Washington County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Arkansas is administered by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Fayetteville.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Fayetteville, Arkansas?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Arkansas must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Fayetteville. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Arkansas.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Arkansas customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Arkansas's economic nexus threshold must register with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Fayetteville?
To collect sales tax in Fayetteville, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Arkansas sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Fayetteville?
Sales tax in Fayetteville is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Fayetteville address, the combined rate of 9.75% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Washington County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Fayetteville ZIP codes and how Fayetteville compares with other cities in Washington County and across Arkansas.
