Form an LLC in South Dakota
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $275 on Standard.
State filing fee
$150
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$50 / yr
South Dakota LLCs file with the Secretary of State Business Services Division at $150. The annual report is due on the first day of the second month following the formation anniversary, with a $50 fee.
South Dakota has no state income tax, which is a meaningful draw for in-state founders. The lack of corporate income tax also makes South Dakota a recognized trust jurisdiction (Sioux Falls is a major US trust hub), which sometimes pairs LLC formation with trust structures.
Best for: South Dakota-resident businesses; founders pairing LLCs with trust structures.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $150 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $50 |
| Annual report due | On the formation anniversary |
- No state personal or corporate income tax.
How we file your South Dakota LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the South Dakota Secretary of State Business Services Division. The $150 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a South Dakota operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
South Dakota annual reports are due the first day of the second month following the formation anniversary, with a $50 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the South Dakota annual report due?
The first day of the second month following the formation anniversary. The fee is $50.
Can a non-resident own a South Dakota LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
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Ready to form your South Dakota LLC?
Total from $275 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.