The Articles of Organization fee for a South Dakota LLC is $150 online and $165 on paper. The annual report is $55 online and $70 on paper.
Official sourceWhat does South Dakota charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization with the South Dakota Secretary of State, online or on paper. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $150 online or $165 on paper, which includes the $15 paper filing fee. A name reservation is $25. |
| Recurring filing | Annual report, $55 filed online or $70 on paper. The late fee is $55. |
| First and later due dates | The annual report is due on the first day of the anniversary month of the original filing, every year. You can file starting two months before. |
| Registered agent and office | The registered agent can be an individual with a South Dakota street address or a commercial registered agent. A change of agent or address costs $10. |
| Taxes and other costs | The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. |
When is the South Dakota LLC annual report due?
South Dakota annual reports are due every year on the first day of the anniversary month of the original filing. For example, an LLC filed on June 11, 2026 files its first report by June 1, 2027. You can file starting two months before. The fee is $55 online or $70 on paper, with a $55 late fee.
Who can be the South Dakota registered agent?
South Dakota allows the registered agent to be an individual or a commercial registered agent. An individual agent needs an actual street address in South Dakota. A commercial agent is identified by its commercial registered agent number. A statement of change of agent or address costs $10.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check South Dakota tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the South Dakota filing fees?
The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. A name reservation ($25) and expedited service ($50) are separate.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Secretary of State filing fees - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Domestic LLC Articles of Organization form - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Domestic LLC annual report form - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Business services FAQs - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Dakota?
$150 online or $165 on paper.
How much is the South Dakota LLC annual report?
$55 online or $70 on paper.
When is the South Dakota annual report due?
On the first day of the anniversary month of the original filing, every year.
What is the late fee for a South Dakota annual report?
$55.
Who can be a registered agent in South Dakota?
An individual with a South Dakota street address or a commercial registered agent.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.