Domestic North Dakota corporations file an annual report by August 1 for a $25 state fee. Foreign corporations file by May 15.
North Dakota Secretary of StateNorth 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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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 StateIf you miss it
The entity moves to Not Good Standing. Continued failure leads to dissolution or revocation.
North Dakota Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Confirm whether you are domestic (Aug 1) or foreign (May 15)
- Update officers and directors
- Pay the $25 state fee on FirstStop
North Dakota Corporation Annual Report: August 1 and $25
North Dakota Corporation Annual Report: August 1 and $25
Annual report due date and Not Good Standing risk
The first report is due the calendar year after you register. Missing it moves the entity to Not Good Standing. We file it for $149 plus the state fee.
Keep the requirements separate.
| Requirement | Rule / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| If you miss it | The entity moves to Not Good Standing. Continued failure leads to dissolution or revocation. | North Dakota Secretary of State |
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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. State fees are pass-through. Service fees and taxes are separate. Review the order price before payment.
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In the calendar year after the year you registered.
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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