North Dakota LLC Registration (2026)

Learn how to file the North Dakota LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

North Dakota’s main domestic LLC formation filing is a registration through the Secretary of State. The state fee is $135. North Dakota uses its own registration process rather than the “Articles of Organization” wording used by many other states.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Confirm current requirements with North Dakota Secretary of State, Office of State Tax Commissioner, Job Service North Dakota, IRS, local agencies, and qualified professionals.

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Item	North Dakota answer
Formation filing	LLC registration
Filing agency	North Dakota Secretary of State
State filing fee	$135
Registered agent required?	Yes
Registered agent address	Physical North Dakota address
Annual report	$50, due November 15
EIN included?	No
Tax registration included?	No

Information to prepare

Before registering, prepare:

LLC legal name
Approved registered agent
Physical North Dakota registered-agent address
Principal office and mailing information
Organizer or governing-person information requested by the state
Effective date, if applicable
Payment method

What registration does not include

The LLC registration does not automatically create:

Operating agreement
EIN
Sales tax or withholding accounts
Royalty or telecommunications tax accounts
Unemployment insurance account
Workers’ compensation coverage
Local or professional license
Annual report filing

After approval

Save the accepted registration record.
Sign the operating agreement.
Request an EIN from the IRS if needed.
Review North Dakota tax accounts for the activity.
Contact Job Service North Dakota and Workforce Safety and Insurance when hiring.
Check local and industry licenses.
File the annual report by November 15.

Filing FAQ

How much is North Dakota LLC formation?

The registration fee is $135.

Does registration include an EIN?

No. The IRS issues EINs separately and does not charge for a direct application.

Does registration include state taxes?

No. The Office of State Tax Commissioner handles separate tax accounts.

Official resources

CostSee North Dakota LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.TimeSee North Dakota LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a North Dakota LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand North Dakota registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.AgreementLearn what a North Dakota LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a North Dakota LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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