LLC cost in North Dakota
North Dakota charges $135 to form an LLC. Over 5 years, state fees come to $335.
Year 1
- Articles of Organization (Business LLC registration) source$135
Years 2 to 5, each year
- Annual Report source$50
5-year total$335
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Each fee
- Articles of Organization (Business LLC registration): $135. Once, when you form the LLC. Fee page: 'Registration (domestic and foreign) - $135'. No online convenience fee shown. Source
- Annual Report: $50. Every year, starting in year 2. Due November 15. 'The first annual report is due in the year following the calendar year in which the business was first registered', so year 2. Farm or ranch LLCs file by April 15 instead. Late filing adds a fee. Source
Forming in another state instead?
If your business operates in North Dakota, forming in another state does not remove the North Dakota fees. You register there as a "foreign" LLC ($135) and keep filing its yearly reports. You also pay a registered agent in the other state. We assume $99 a year, a low published price (Harbor Compliance).
| If you live in North Dakota | First year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Form in North Dakota | $135 | $335 |
| Form in Wyoming, register in North Dakota | $334 | $1,170 |
| Form in Delaware, register in North Dakota | $344 | $2,540 |
Assumes a foreign LLC pays the same yearly North Dakota fees as a local one. Try your own numbers.
How to file
You can file with the state yourself: North Dakota official filing page. Or pay a formation service to file for you. Services charge their own fee on top of the state fees above.
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