Starting an LLC in South 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 South Dakota costs $150 to file the Articles of Organization with the South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Business Services. After that, Annual Report is due the first day of the anniversary month of the original filing, every year; filing opens two months early, and a late report adds a $50 penalty.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $150 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $55 | The first day of the anniversary month of the original filing, every year; filing opens two months early, and a late report adds a $50 penalty. |
Registered agent
South Dakota requires one. The agent must sit in South Dakota with both a street address and a mailing address in-state, and may be either a noncommercial agent or a registered commercial agent identified by CRA number.
What you owe after year one
The first day of the anniversary month of the original filing, every year; filing opens two months early, and a late report adds a $50 penalty.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
Worth knowing
Filing on paper costs $15 more across the board: $165 for the Articles of Organization and $70 for the annual report.
The official pages
- South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Business Services
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 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 South Dakota?”, checked 2026-09-05. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-south-dakota.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in South Dakota?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $150.
What form do I file to start an LLC in South Dakota?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Business Services.
Does South Dakota require an annual report for an LLC?
The first day of the anniversary month of the original filing, every year; filing opens two months early, and a late report adds a $50 penalty.
Do I need a registered agent in South Dakota?
Yes. The agent must sit in South Dakota with both a street address and a mailing address in-state, and may be either a noncommercial agent or a registered commercial agent identified by CRA number.