2026 South Dakota fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in South Dakota?
Every South 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 South Dakota costs $150 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $50 a year, due First day of anniversary month. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $349, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$150
Annual Report
$50/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
South Dakota LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $150 | One time |
| Annual Report | $50 | Yearly, due First day of anniversary month |
| 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 | $349 | All in |
No state personal or corporate income tax. Sales tax of 4.5% on most goods and services.
What founders in South Dakota overpay for
- Small population means limited local talent and customer base — best for LLCs that operate nationally or online.
- South Dakota's sales tax applies to services (including consulting) — factor this if you have SD-sourced service revenue.
- Late filing penalties. $50 + administrative dissolution after 2 months
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. No state income tax.
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Start your South Dakota LLC for $349
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
Registered agent included Filed within one business day