2026 North Dakota fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in North Dakota?
Every North Dakota LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in North Dakota costs $135 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $50 a year, due November 15. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $334, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$135
Annual Report
$50/yr
Processing time
3-5 business days
North Dakota LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $135 | One time |
| Annual Report | $50 | Yearly, due November 15 |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $334 | All in |
Flat 2.5% personal income tax (2024) on ND-resident LLC members — one of the lowest in the US.
What founders in North Dakota overpay for
- November 15 annual report deadline is unusual — easy to miss without reminders.
- Small population limits local market — best for national or energy-focused LLCs.
- Late filing penalties. $50 + administrative dissolution
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax on LLCs. 1.41%-4.31% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your North Dakota LLC for $334
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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