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How Much Does an LLC Cost in North Dakota?

Forming an LLC in North Dakota costs $135 to file, then about $50 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $100 up front and about $25 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Verified against official North Dakota sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$50.00/ year
  • Annual report
    $50.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $135.00
One-time total: $135.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

What determines business cost in North Dakota?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($135 LLC / $100 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

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

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $135. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in North Dakota?

About $50 per year: a $50 annual report.

How much does it cost to incorporate in North Dakota?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $100, then about $25 per year in report fees.

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Official North Dakota resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

sos.nd.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.