LLC · North Dakota · 2026
What an LLC really costs in North Dakota
Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in North Dakota, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$135
Articles of Organization (Business LLC)
First year with the state
~$185
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$135
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $384 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- North Dakota LLC annual reportEvery year by November 15. Business/professional LLCs file by November 15 (farm/ranch LLCs by April 15). When the date falls on a weekend, FirstStop moves it to the next business day.$50
Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Dakota?
North Dakota charges $135 to file the Articles of Organization (Business LLC).
What does an LLC cost every year in North Dakota?
North Dakota LLC annual report: $50, every year by November 15 (Business/professional LLCs file by November 15 (farm/ranch LLCs by April 15). When the date falls on a weekend, FirstStop moves it to the next business day.).
What if my LLC was formed in another state?
To do business in North Dakota you register as a foreign entity: Certificate of Authority / Registration (Foreign LLC), $135.
Not sure an LLC is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in North Dakota.
Plan my company freeSource: https://www.sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/business-structures/limited-liability-company-llc · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.