LLC Annual Report in North Dakota
When a North Dakota LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: LLCs file an annual report with the Secretary of State by November 15. The first report is due in the year after the calendar year the LLC was registered. The fee is $50. ND Secretary of State, LLC page and Maintain Registration (Annual Report); N.D. Cent. Code §§ 10-32.1-89, 10-32.1-92(25)
| Annual report | LLCs file an annual report with the Secretary of State by November 15. The first report is due in the year after the calendar year the LLC was registered. The fee is $50. By statute, a late report adds a fifty-dollar late fee, and after the LLC is terminated for not filing, reinstatement costs one hundred thirty-five dollars. A business that does not file is placed in Not Good Standing and is typically terminated if the past-due report is not filed within 6 to 12 months. |
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| Registered agent | LLCs must maintain a North Dakota registered agent with a physical address in North Dakota. A business may not serve as its own registered agent, but an individual from the business who lives in North Dakota can serve as a noncommercial registered agent. You must get the agent's approval before naming them. The fee to change a registered agent or office is $10 (per entity when the agent is a noncommercial agent). |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in North Dakota?
LLCs file an annual report with the Secretary of State by November 15. The first report is due in the year after the calendar year the LLC was registered. The fee is $50. By statute, a late report adds a fifty-dollar late fee, and after the LLC is terminated for not filing, reinstatement costs one hundred thirty-five dollars. A business that does not file is placed in Not Good Standing and is typically terminated if the past-due report is not filed within 6 to 12 months.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in North Dakota?
LLCs must maintain a North Dakota registered agent with a physical address in North Dakota. A business may not serve as its own registered agent, but an individual from the business who lives in North Dakota can serve as a noncommercial registered agent. You must get the agent's approval before naming them. The fee to change a registered agent or office is $10 (per entity when the agent is a noncommercial agent).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.