What an LLC Costs in North Dakota
The North Dakota LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The Secretary of State lists the LLC registration fee (articles of organization) as $135. By statute, filing articles of organization and issuing a certificate of organization costs one hundred thirty-five dollars. N.D. Cent. Code § 10-32.1-92(1); ND Secretary of State, Limited Liability Company (LLC) page
| LLC filing fee | The Secretary of State lists the LLC registration fee (articles of organization) as $135. By statute, filing articles of organization and issuing a certificate of organization costs one hundred thirty-five dollars. |
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| 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. |
Where to get help in North Dakota
More North Dakota starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in North Dakota
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in North Dakota
- All North Dakota starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Dakota?
The Secretary of State lists the LLC registration fee (articles of organization) as $135. By statute, filing articles of organization and issuing a certificate of organization costs one hundred thirty-five dollars.
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.
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.