South Dakota LLC Annual Report (2026)

Understand the main recurring South Dakota LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

South Dakota LLCs file an annual report every year. The fee is $55 online or $70 by paper, and the report is due on the first day of the LLC’s anniversary month.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Confirm the current due date and entity status in the South Dakota business system.

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Question	South Dakota answer
Filing	Annual Report
Frequency	Every year
Online fee	$55
Paper fee	$70
Due date	First day of the anniversary month
First report	Due the following year
File early	Online filing opens two months before the due date
Late fee	$55 after delinquency begins

What to review each year

Use the annual report as a compliance checkpoint for:

Registered agent and physical office
Mailing address
Principal business information
Members or managers
South Dakota tax licenses
Employer accounts and payroll obligations
Local and professional licenses

The annual report keeps the Secretary of State record current. It does not file tax returns or renew every license.

Filing window

South Dakota allows an annual report to be filed starting two months before the due date. The due date is the first day of the anniversary month. For example, an LLC filed on June 11, 2026 has its first annual report due June 1, 2027.

What happens if the report is missed

The entity becomes delinquent and can incur a $55 late fee after the delinquency date, which begins two months after the due date. Continued delinquency can lead to administrative dissolution.

FAQ

How much is the South Dakota LLC annual report?

It is $55 online or $70 by paper.

When is it due?

It is due on the first day of the anniversary month.

Is it a tax return?

No. It is a Secretary of State entity filing.

Can I file it early?

Yes. Online filing can begin two months before the due date.

Official resources

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