A North Dakota LLC costs $135 to form and $50 a year to report. A corporation costs $100 to form and $25 a year. Tax treatment differs, so ask a tax adviser.
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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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Start with the right question.
LLC
N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1. $135 formation, $50 annual report due Nov 15.
North Dakota Secretary of StateCorporation
N.D.C.C. ch. 10-19.1. $100 formation, $25 annual report due Aug 1.
North Dakota Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Compare state fees
- Decide on ownership and management
- Ask a tax adviser about tax treatment
LLC vs. Corporation in North Dakota: Fees, Reports and Taxes
LLC vs. Corporation in North Dakota: Fees, Reports and Taxes
North Dakota first-year cost
State fee (at cost)
$135
Our service fee
$149
Add-ons
$0
Total before shipping
$284
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Keep the requirements separate.
| Requirement | Rule / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1. $135 formation, $50 annual report due Nov 15. | North Dakota Secretary of State |
| Corporation | N.D.C.C. ch. 10-19.1. $100 formation, $25 annual report due Aug 1. | North Dakota Secretary of State |
Carry the decision forward.
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. State fees are pass-through. Service fees and taxes are separate. Review the order price before payment.
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In state fees, the corporation: $100 to form and $25 a year vs. $135 and $50.
North Dakota Secretary of StateYes. You can file directly on FirstStop for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
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