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North Dakota

Filing Fee

$135

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

5-7 business days

Expedited: 24 hours

Annual Fee

$50

Due: November 15

Why Form an LLC in North Dakota?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 1.41-4.31% (graduated)
Sales Tax: 5% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • Low tax rates
  • Stable tax structure

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with North Dakota's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: November 15

  • Low annual fees
  • Simple reporting
  • Online filing available

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in North Dakota

State Overview

Capital: Bismarck

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $135
  • Corporation: $100

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited: 24 hours

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 1.41-4.31% (graduated)

Sales Tax: 5% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in North Dakota

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

North Dakota requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Required - Due November 15

Annual Fee

$50 - Due November 15

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 24 hours

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $135
  • First Year Annual Fee: $50

Contact Information

Get in touch with the North Dakota Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Fax

701-328-2992

Address Information

Mailing Address

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108, 1st Floor, Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Physical Address

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108, 1st Floor, Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in North Dakota is $135. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $50 due November 15.
Standard processing time in North Dakota is 5-7 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 24 hours.
Yes, North Dakota requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of your business.
LLCs in North Dakota must pay an annual fee of $50 due on November 15 and file an annual report.
In North Dakota, the corporate income tax rate is 1.41-4.31% (graduated), and the sales tax rate is 5% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.