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In North Dakota, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $135. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the North Dakota Secretary of State.

How Much Does a North Dakota LLC Cost?

Fee for North Dakota LLC Online Filing: $135

The biggest expense of forming an LLC is the $135 filing fee with the North Dakota Secretary of State to submit your LLC’s Articles of Organization online.

The annual report fee in North Dakota is $50.

LLCs in North Dakota are required to submit an annual report with the Secretary of State.

This form may be submitted through the North Dakota Secretary of State’s website. It’s due on November 15th. Failure to file on time incurs a $50 penalty in North Dakota.

Fee for Registered Agent

You may be your own registered agent in North Dakota, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.

How Much Does it Cost to Form a Foreign LLC in North Dakota?

If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into North Dakota, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in North Dakota.

The fee for forming a foreign LLC in North Dakota is $135. A foreign LLC may be registered in North Dakota by submitting a Certificate of Authority Application.
Permits and Licenses for Businesses

Depending on your industry and geographic location, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in North Dakota. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.

Other Fees for Filing an LLC

There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:

Reservation of an LLC Name:
You may reserve your name for up to 12 months before forming an LLC by submitting a Reserved Name Application and paying the $10 filing fee.

DBA (Doing Business As) Name:
To design a name different than your official LLC company name, file a Trade Name Registration and pay the $25 registration fee.

Copies of Certified Documents:
Order certified copies of your North Dakota business paperwork from the Secretary of State for $20 + $0.50 per page.

Certificate of Authenticity:
The Secretary of State may provide you with a North Dakota certificate of good standing. The cost of ordering this document is $20. Banks and lending institutions often demand a certificate of good standing.

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