What an LLC costs in North Dakota (2026)

Forming an LLC in North Dakota costs $135. After that the state charges Annual Report, $50 a year.

Cost	Amount	When
Articles of Organization (registration via FirstStop)	$135	Once, to form	sos.nd.gov
Annual Report	Annual Report, $50 a year	November 15	sos.nd.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $22,930 a year in North Dakota, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in North Dakota.

Farming or ranching LLCs file by April 15 instead.

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in North Dakota?

$135 to file the Articles of Organization (registration via FirstStop).

How much does an LLC cost per year in North Dakota?

Annual Report, $50 a year.

When is the North Dakota LLC report due?

November 15.

Does an LLC pay North Dakota income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. North Dakota taxes personal income in 3 brackets, from 0% to 2.5% (2026, single filer).

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