North Dakota LLC Cost (2026)
See North Dakota LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.
LLC Route Editorial Team
Reviewed against official state and federal resources.
Updated July 28, 2026
Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.
North Dakota LLC cost starts with a $135 registration. The LLC then files a $50 annual report due November 15. A new LLC generally files its first annual report in the year after the calendar year in which it was registered.
Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with North Dakota Secretary of State, Office of State Tax Commissioner, Job Service North Dakota, local agencies, IRS, and qualified professionals.
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| If you are trying to decide… | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Domestic LLC registration | $135 |
| Annual report | $50 every year |
| Annual report deadline | November 15 |
| Registered agent required? | Yes |
| North Dakota physical agent address | Required |
| EIN | $0 from IRS |
| Tax registration | Separate and activity-specific |
| Local or professional licenses | Varies |
For many North Dakota LLCs, the practical order is:
Search name -> choose approved registered agent -> register through FirstStop -> create operating agreement -> get EIN if needed -> review state tax accounts -> register as an employer when hiring -> check licenses -> file annual report by November 15
North Dakota LLC cost at a glance
| Cost or requirement | Amount | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| LLC registration | $135 | Domestic or foreign LLC registration fee |
| Annual report | $50 | Due November 15 |
| Registered agent change | $10 | State fee for a noncommercial agent or address change |
| Trade name | $25 | Separate if the public-facing name differs |
| EIN | $0 | Free directly from IRS |
| Sales or withholding accounts | Varies | State tax registration is separate |
| Employer setup | Varies | Job Service and workers’ compensation review may apply |
| Local or industry licenses | Varies | Depends on activity and location |
Formation filing cost
North Dakota Secretary of State lists a $135 registration fee for a domestic LLC. The registration creates the LLC record, but it does not include the annual report, registered agent service, EIN assistance, tax accounts, payroll setup, or licenses.
Annual report cost
The North Dakota LLC annual report fee is $50 and the filing deadline is November 15. For a new business, the first report is generally due in the year after the calendar year of registration.
Costs that are separate
The $135 registration does not automatically include:
- Registered agent service
- EIN filing help from a private company
- Sales tax or withholding registration
- Royalty, telecommunications, or other specialized tax registrations
- Unemployment insurance account
- Workers’ compensation coverage
- Local or professional licenses
- Operating agreement
- Annual report filing
Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to start a North Dakota LLC?
The state registration fee is $135. Plan separately for the registered agent, tax accounts, licenses, and future $50 annual reports.
How much is the North Dakota LLC annual report?
It is $50, due November 15 each year.
Does formation include tax registration?
No. The Office of State Tax Commissioner handles separate tax registrations based on the activity.
Is EIN free?
Yes. EINs are free when requested directly from the IRS.
Official resources
- North Dakota LLC information and fees
- North Dakota registered agents
- North Dakota starting a new business tax guidance
- North Dakota FirstStop Portal
- IRS EIN application
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