How Much Does It Cost to Form a North Dakota LLC?
North Dakota is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The North Dakota Secretary of State charges $135 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
North Dakota charges $50 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
North Dakota tax note: Annual report $50 due on or before November 15 each year. $50 late fee. $135 reinstatement fee if charter revoked.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery North Dakota LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
North Dakota doesn't offer a widely used expedited option. Standard processing runs 5-10 business days, which is the timeline most filers work with.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $135 | One-time, paid to the North Dakota Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $50 | Filed annually with the North Dakota Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | N/A | Not offered or not widely used |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our flat service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Registered agent service ($99/year) is available as a separate add-on.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $50/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — Our service covers filing you need to get your North Dakota LLC filed and operational.