Starting an LLC in North Dakota
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in North Dakota costs $135 to file the Articles of Organization with the North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State, Business Services. After that, Annual Report is due november 15 each year for a standard business LLC or PLLC; April 15 instead for a farming or ranching LLC.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $135 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $50 | November 15 each year for a standard business LLC or PLLC; April 15 instead for a farming or ranching LLC. |
Registered agent
North Dakota requires one. A North Dakota registered agent must be named on the articles of organization themselves, so the agent has to be lined up before the LLC can be filed through the FirstStop portal.
What you owe after year one
November 15 each year for a standard business LLC or PLLC; April 15 instead for a farming or ranching LLC.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State, Business Services
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2 on 2026-09-05. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in North Dakota?”, checked 2026-09-05. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-north-dakota.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in North Dakota?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $135.
What form do I file to start an LLC in North Dakota?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State, Business Services.
Does North Dakota require an annual report for an LLC?
November 15 each year for a standard business LLC or PLLC; April 15 instead for a farming or ranching LLC.
Do I need a registered agent in North Dakota?
Yes. A North Dakota registered agent must be named on the articles of organization themselves, so the agent has to be lined up before the LLC can be filed through the FirstStop portal.