Business Formation / LLC North Dakota

How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in North Dakota?

🏁 Initial Formation Costs

🔄 Ongoing & Annual Costs

• Annual Report Fee: $50/year, due by November 15 

  • Late filings incur an additional $50 fine, with six-month grace period before possible dissolution

• Registered Agent Service: $0–$300/year if using a commercial service

• Reinstatement (if dissolved): $135 plus past due amounts 

💰 Estimated Cost Summary

• Minimum Startup Cost (DIY): $135 – includes Articles filing, self-agent, EIN

• Typical Startup Cost: $165–$360 – adding name reservation, DBA, agent service, optional documents

• Annual Maintenance: $50–$350/year – includes annual report and optionally agent service

📌 Key Highlights

• LLC formation costs $135 with no mandatory monthly or annual fees beyond the annual report 

• Annual report is the only mandatory ongoing state fee ($50)

• Using self-service options (agent, e-agreements, etc.) keeps costs very low

• Optional filings for DBAs, certified docs, and agent services offer flexibility

✅ Suggested Next Steps

1. Reserve your LLC name if needed ($10).

2. File the Articles of Organization ($135).

3. Appoint a registered agent (or opt for self-agent).

4. Draft an Operating Agreement (free DIY template recommended).

5. Get your EIN from the IRS (free).

6. Submit the annual report each November ($50).

7. Consider optional filings (DBA, Good Standing certificate) as needed.

🛑 What additional costs am I responsible for?

In addition to our fee, you will be potentially responsible for the costs of some or all of the items below if applicable.

1. Licenses 
   
2. Filing Fees
3. Reports
4. Name Reservations
5. Articles of Organization