South Dakota Business Registration Fee Calculator
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.
Your business
- Annual report$55 online / $70 paper (raised July 2025)$55.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$150 online, $165 by paper$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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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.