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How Much Does an LLC Cost in South Dakota?

Forming an LLC in South Dakota costs $150 to file, then about $55 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $150 up front and about $55 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

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

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$55.00/ year
  • Annual report
    $55 online / $70 paper (raised July 2025)
    $55.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $150 online, $165 by paper
    $150.00
One-time total: $150.00

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 South Dakota?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($150 LLC / $150 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

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

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $150. $150 online, $165 by paper 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 South Dakota?

About $55 per year: a $55 annual report.

How much does it cost to incorporate in South Dakota?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $150, then about $55 per year in report fees.

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Official South Dakota resources

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

sdsos.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.