South Dakota LLC cost

Forming a South Dakota LLC

You file Articles of Organization with the South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services. The state fee is $165 ($150 online). See the official fee.

File it yourself with the state →

Every year after

• Annual Report: $55, filed every year. Due: Due the 1st day of the anniversary month of formation each year ($55 online, $70 paper).
• First one: 1st day of the anniversary month in the year after formation.
• If you're late: Becomes delinquent 2 months after the due date; $55 late fee; may then be administratively dissolved.
• Official report page

Worth knowing

• Online filing is $15 cheaper than paper for formation, foreign registration, and annual reports.
• Annual reports are due on the 1st day of the anniversary month; late fees apply after a 2-month grace period.
• South Dakota has no state corporate income tax or franchise tax on LLCs or general corporations.
• Nonprofit annual reports cost $10 and carry no late fee.

Registered agent

South Dakota requires a registered agent. Registered agent must be a South Dakota resident (or authorized entity) with both a physical and mailing address in South Dakota. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.