Ark. Code Ann. § 4-33-1702

A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state on January 1, 1994, is subject to this chapter but is not required to obtain a new certificate of authority to transact business under this chapter. Except for any applicable corporate franchise tax laws or any applicable income tax exemption laws referenced herein, nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to apply to foreign corporations and associations regulated by the Insurance Commissioner under title 23 of the Arkansas Code or related laws as nonprofit foreign corporations including but not limited to foreign hospital or medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and fraternal benefit societies.