Start a North Dakota LLC
How to start an LLC in North Dakota →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
North Dakota LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
North Dakota LLC name check →
Check a name against North Dakota naming rules before you file.
North Dakota operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a North Dakota LLC
North Dakota Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
North Dakota registered agent →
Every North Dakota LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and North Dakota deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
North Dakota LLC at a glance
Formed with
North Dakota Secretary of State
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
North Dakota LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due November 15 each year.
Must contain "limited liability company", "LLC" or "L.L.C.", and it must be distinguishable from names already on the North Dakota register.
- Farm or ranch LLCs follow a different annual report deadline (April 15) than business LLCs.
- An LLC that misses its annual report falls into Not Good Standing status and can later be involuntarily terminated.
- Formation and annual reports are filed through the FirstStop Portal.
Forming a North Dakota LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
North Dakota LLC for non-residents →Sources
Nearby states
All states
Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in North Dakota?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in North Dakota, and file a Articles of Organization with the North Dakota Secretary of State. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a North Dakota LLC cost?
North Dakota charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a North Dakota LLC file an annual report?
North Dakota LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due November 15 each year.
Is an operating agreement required in North Dakota?
No, but every North Dakota LLC should have one.
