LLC Formation Cost in North Dakota (2026)

Forming an LLC in North Dakota requires a $135 state filing fee (Articles of Organization). Add $125/year for a registered agent service and $$50/year for the annual report — total first-year cost is approximately $310.

If you conduct business primarily in North Dakota, form your LLC here. Forming in another state (Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico) and then operating in North Dakota requires paying foreign registration fees in North Dakota anyway — you end up paying both states' fees. Wyoming or New Mexico make sense only if you genuinely have no state-specific business presence and want lower costs or more privacy.

Yes — North Dakota law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in North Dakota during normal business hours. You can serve as your own registered agent if you have a North Dakota address, but most business owners use a professional service ($50–$300/year) for privacy (your name and address are kept off public records) and reliability (someone is always available during business hours).

Annual North Dakota LLC costs: Annual report fee: $50. Registered agent: $50–$300/year. Add bookkeeping/accounting ($100–$500/month) and business insurance ($500–$2,000/year) for a realistic total operating cost.