Nonprofit · South Dakota · 2026

What a nonprofit really costs in South Dakota

Every state fee and deadline for a nonprofit in South Dakota, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$30

Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation)

First year with the state

~$40

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$30

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $279 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • South Dakota annual reportEvery year in the month you formed. Due on the 1st day of the anniversary month; nonprofits are exempt from the late fee but must still file.$10

How fast

  • Expedited Service+$50

Questions

How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in South Dakota?

South Dakota charges $30 to file the Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation).

What does a nonprofit cost every year in South Dakota?

South Dakota annual report: $10, every year in the month you formed (Due on the 1st day of the anniversary month; nonprofits are exempt from the late fee but must still file.).

Can I expedite a nonprofit filing in South Dakota?

Yes: Expedited Service for $50, on top of the filing fee.

Not sure a nonprofit 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 South Dakota.

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Source: https://sdsos.gov/general-information/filing-fees.aspx · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.