Start a South Dakota LLC
How to start an LLC in South Dakota →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
South Dakota LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
South Dakota LLC name check →
Check a name against South Dakota naming rules before you file.
South Dakota operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a South Dakota LLC
South Dakota Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
South Dakota registered agent →
Every South Dakota LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and South 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.
South Dakota LLC at a glance
Formed with
South Dakota Secretary of State
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
South Dakota LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by the first day of the anniversary month of the original filing each year, starting the year after formation.
Must include "limited liability company", "limited company", "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C." or "LC", and it must be distinguishable from names already on the South Dakota register.
- The annual report can be filed starting two months before its due date.
- If the report is still not filed two months after the due date, the LLC becomes delinquent and late fees begin.
- Online filing is through the Secretary of State's enterprise portal (sosenterprise.sd.gov).
Forming a South 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.
South Dakota LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in South Dakota?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in South Dakota, and file a Articles of Organization with the South 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 South Dakota LLC cost?
South 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 South Dakota LLC file an annual report?
South Dakota LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by the first day of the anniversary month of the original filing each year, starting the year after formation.
Is an operating agreement required in South Dakota?
No, but every South Dakota LLC should have one.
