The state filing fee to form an LLC in North Dakota is $135. That's priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. On top of that, plan for $50 each year in annual report fees. Our formation service is $199, which includes the state fee, registered agent for the first year, operating agreement, and EIN assistance.
Standard processing runs 5-10 business days. Expedited options are limited in North Dakota. We file on your behalf and notify you as soon as the North Dakota Secretary of State processes the formation.
Yes, every year. The fee is $50. Missing the filing deadline can lead to late fees and eventually administrative dissolution by the North Dakota Secretary of State.
Yes. Every LLC registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State is required to maintain a registered agent with a physical North Dakota address. This is true from the moment you file your formation documents and remains true for as long as the LLC exists. We provide this service — first year included with formation, $99/year after that.
Yes. You don't have to be a North Dakota resident to form a North Dakota LLC. You do, however, need a registered agent with a physical North Dakota address — which is included when you form through us.
North Dakota doesn't require you to file an operating agreement with the state, but you absolutely should have one. Banks require it to open a business account. Courts rely on it in disputes. Without one, North Dakota's default LLC rules apply — which may not match your intentions. Our formation package includes a customizable operating agreement template.
Apply directly on IRS.gov — it's free and takes about 10 minutes. You'll receive your EIN immediately after completing the online application. Never pay a third party for an EIN. Our formation package includes EIN application assistance to walk you through it.
Everything you need to form your North Dakota LLC: Articles of Organization preparation and filing, $135 state fee paid to the North Dakota Secretary of State, first year of registered agent service, operating agreement template, EIN application assistance, and an online dashboard for document storage and compliance tracking.
We're here to help. Reach out Monday through Friday and we'll answer any questions about forming an LLC in North Dakota or how our services work.