North Dakota Nonprofit cost
Forming a nonprofit in North Dakota costs $40 in state fees in year one, then about $10 a year to stay in good standing.
Forming a North Dakota Nonprofit
You file Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation) with the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services. The state fee is $40. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
- Annual Report: $10, filed every year. Due: February 1 each year.
- First one: February 1 of the year after formation.
- If you're late: $5 late fee (N.D.C.C. 10-33-140); involuntary dissolution if not filed within 1 year; $40 reinstatement.
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- LLC annual report is $50, due November 15; corporation annual report is $25, due August 1; nonprofit annual report is $10, due February 1.
- First annual report is due the year after the year of registration.
- No franchise tax or minimum tax on LLCs or corporations.
- Trade names are registered at the state level ($25) and must be renewed every 5 years.
Registered agent
North Dakota requires a registered agent. Corporations, LLCs, and partnerships (except general partnerships) must maintain a North Dakota registered agent with a physical North Dakota address. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | — | |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $25 | Trade Name Registration filed with the Secretary of State via FirstStop Portal; renew every 5 years ($25). |
| Expedited processing | — | Not offered |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.