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North Dakota field guide / 01 / Formation

How to Form an LLC in North Dakota

01 / The direct answer

File Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State on FirstStop under N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1. The state fee is $135.

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North Dakota Secretary of State sources reviewed October 29, 2026. Confirm current fees on FirstStop before filing.

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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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02 / Follow the decisions

Start with the right question.

Statute and fee

N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1. Articles of Organization $135.

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Name

Must include "limited liability company", "LLC" or "L.L.C."

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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.

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03 / Before you proceed

Your preparation checklist

  • Pick a name with LLC, L.L.C. or limited liability company
  • Choose a registered agent with a North Dakota address
  • File Articles of Organization on FirstStop ($135)
  • Get an EIN from the IRS
  • Calendar the November 15 annual report for next year
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04 / Your decision tool

How to Form an LLC in North Dakota

How to Form an LLC in North Dakota

North Dakota first-year cost

State fee (at cost)

$135

Our service fee

$149

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Total before shipping

$284

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05 / Facts & fees

Keep the requirements separate.

North Dakota statutory references; confirm current requirements before filing.
RequirementRule / confirmation neededOfficial authority
Statute and feeN.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1. Articles of Organization $135.North Dakota Secretary of State
NameMust include "limited liability company", "LLC" or "L.L.C."North Dakota Secretary of State
Annual report scheduleFirst 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
06 / Your next path

Carry the decision forward.

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07 / Questions answered

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Filings are submitted online through FirstStop. Processing time depends on the Secretary of State.

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Yes. You can file directly on FirstStop for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.

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