How to form an LLC in North Dakota for $0 service fee.
North Dakota state filing fee is $135. Standard processing is 5 to 10 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the North Dakota Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide North Dakota Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in North Dakota.
Bakken oil formation drove rapid economic growth in 2010s. Agricultural economy. Among the lowest historical unemployment in the US. State income tax phasing to 2.5% flat.
Where North Dakota businesses are based.
You can form your North Dakotan LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The North Dakota formation rules at a glance.
- $135 filing fee, $50 annual report, due by November 15
- Processing: 5 to 10 business days (standard only)
- Filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State in Bismarck
- Top industries: Oil & gas (Bakken formation), Agriculture (wheat, soybeans), Manufacturing
Our take Form here if you operate in North Dakota. Moderate ongoing costs.
Business Information processes LLC formations from Bismarck. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $50 annual report, due by November 15.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 5 TO 10 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in North Dakota, in four steps.
North Dakota vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how North Dakota compares.
North Dakota business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these North Dakota-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
North Dakota-specific LLC questions.
Why was the Bakken so significant?
When is the ND annual report due?
Why is ND such a stable economy?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Dakota?
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Do I need to live in North Dakota to form an LLC there?
What is a North Dakota Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my North Dakotan LLC?
Start your North Dakotan LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the North Dakota Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your North Dakota Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in North Dakota.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.