How Much Does It Cost to Form a South Dakota LLC?
South Dakota is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The South Dakota Secretary of State charges $150 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
South Dakota charges $55 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
South Dakota tax note: Annual report increased from $50 to $55 (online) effective July 1, 2025. $70 by mail. No state income tax. No corporate income tax.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery South Dakota LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the South Dakota Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our formation service | $199 | One-time, covers preparing and filing your Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $150 | One-time, paid to the South Dakota Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $55 | Filed annually with the South Dakota Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | Optional add-on, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, your first-year cost is $349 — $199 for our formation service plus the $150 state filing fee. Add registered agent service in year one and the total is $448 ($349 + $99).
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $55/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — one $199 charge covers everything we do to get your South Dakota LLC filed and operational.