Corporation formation
Form a North Dakota Corporation
North Dakota corporations file Articles of Incorporation under N.D.C.C. ch. 10-19.1. The state fee is $100 for a domestic corporation and $145 for a foreign registration. Packages start at $149 plus the state fee.
Last content review: October 29, 2026
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- North Dakota N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1 & N.D.C.C. ch. 10-19.1 statutory references
- $0 Markup on State Pass-Through Fees
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What to know before you file
Articles of Incorporation
Domestic $100. Foreign registration $145. Amendments $20 domestic or $40 foreign.
Official source: North Dakota Secretary of StateName rules
The name must contain "company", "corporation", "incorporated", "limited" or an abbreviation of one of them.
Official source: North Dakota Secretary of StateAnnual report
Domestic corporations file by August 1 ($25). Foreign corporations file by May 15. Farming or ranching corporations file by April 15.
Official source: North Dakota Secretary of StateCorporate kit and stock records
Add a corporate kit with seal, stock certificates and a minutes binder for $79 plus shipping at checkout.
Official source: North Dakota Century CodeFrequently asked questions
The state filing fee is lower ($100 vs. $135) and the annual report fee is lower ($25 vs. $50). Taxes and governance differ, so choose based on your situation.
Official source: North Dakota Secretary of StateYes. Every filing on this site can be made directly on the Secretary of State FirstStop portal for the state fee alone. We charge a separate service fee to prepare and file it for you.
Official source: North Dakota Secretary of StateNo. State registration does not replace city, county, sales tax or professional licensing requirements. Check them before you operate.
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Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee.