North Dakota Business Registration Fee Calculator
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.
Your business
- Annual report$50.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$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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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.