North Dakota LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization |
| Filing office | North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services (FirstStop Portal) |
| State filing fee | $135 |
| Name reservation (optional) | — |
| Annual report | $50; due November 15 each year; reports must be received on or before the deadline |
| Also know | Annual report is due November 15 and is filed through the FirstStop Portal. |
| Registered agent | Required: a North Dakota registered agent with a physical address in North Dakota. May be a North Dakota resident individual, or a corporation or LLC registered with the Secretary of State with a North Dakota office; the LLC cannot be its own agent |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $135 | $285 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $135 | $384 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $135 | $784 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- www.sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/business-structures/limited-liability-company-llc
- www.sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/maintain-registration
- www.sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/register-business
- www.sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/registered-agents
- www.sos.nd.gov/news/secretary-state-warns-misleading-annual-report-letters-third-parties
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.