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 service costs $199, which buys preparation and submission of your North Dakota Articles. The state's $135 fee, ongoing registered agent service ($99/yr), and any EIN or operating agreement help are billed separately.
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 registered agent service as a separate $99/year subscription, not bundled into formation.
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 we can provide as a separate $99/year service.
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. We offer an operating agreement template as a separate add-on — not included in the $199 formation fee.
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. EIN application help is an optional add-on we offer separately. The IRS itself never charges for an EIN — you can apply at irs.gov for free in about ten minutes.
What $199 gets you: Articles of Organization drafted, reviewed, and submitted to the North Dakota Secretary of State. The $135 state filing fee is separate. Registered agent service, an operating agreement, and EIN application assistance are each their own service.
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.