Foreign LLCs register in North Dakota for $135 and foreign corporations for $145. Foreign LLC reports are due November 15 and foreign corporation reports May 15.
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- North Dakota N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1 & N.D.C.C. ch. 10-19.1 statutory references
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Annual report schedule
First report due in the calendar year after registration. LLC/PLLC Nov 15 ($50). Domestic corp Aug 1 ($25). Foreign corp May 15. Farm, ranch and ALF entities April 15.
North Dakota Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Get a good standing certificate from your home state
- Appoint a North Dakota registered agent
- File the foreign registration on FirstStop
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| Requirement | Rule / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Foreign LLC $135, foreign corporation $145. | North Dakota Secretary of State |
| Annual report schedule | First report due in the calendar year after registration. LLC/PLLC Nov 15 ($50). Domestic corp Aug 1 ($25). Foreign corp May 15. Farm, ranch and ALF entities April 15. | North Dakota Secretary of State |
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