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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the North Dakota Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in North Dakota) is a $135 initial filing fee, $50 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is seven to ten business days. Many are completed in only one or two days. Emergency filings will be accommodated whenever possible. To insure expedited process, deliver documents to the Secretary of State’s office before noon. An annual report is required in the year after the articles of incorporation become effective (November for Business LLCs, April for Farm LLCs).
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $135 initial filing fee, $50 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is seven to ten business days. Many are completed in only one or two days. Emergency filings will be accommodated whenever possible. To insure expedited process, deliver documents to the Secretary of State’s office before noon.An annual report is required in the year after the articles of incorporation become effective (November for Business LLCs, April for Farm LLCs).
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in North Dakota) is a $100 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is seven to ten business days. Many are completed in only one or two days. Emergency filings will be accommodated whenever possible. To insure expedited process, deliver documents to the Secretary of State’s office before noon. An annual report is required in the year after the articles of incorporation become effective (August for Business Corporations, April for Farm Corporations).
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $145 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is seven to ten business days. Many are completed in only one or two days. Emergency filings will be accommodated whenever possible. To insure expedited process, deliver documents to the Secretary of State’s office before noon.An annual report is required in the year after the articles of incorporation become effective (May for Foreign Corporations).
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
North Dakota allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in North Dakota visit this website.
Business Licenses
Business licenses in North Dakota are issued through the County or City level. For more information on business licenses in North Dakota visit their website.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in North Dakota. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. An additional resource is at this site.
State Income Tax
North Dakota does have a state income tax for individuals. North Dakota does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in North Dakota.
North Dakota does not have a franchise tax for corporations.
State Sales Tax
North Dakota does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in North Dakota. Apply for an North Dakota sales tax permit here. This form allows you to apply for income tax withholding and sales and use tax.
Employer Assistance
The state of North Dakota administers labor and employment issues through the North Dakota Department of Labor.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in North Dakota is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in North Dakota is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in North Dakota regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance website.
Occupational Health & Safety
North Dakota provides Occupational Health & Safety support through North Dakota Loss Control Department. Visit their website.
Resources for Starting a Business in North Dakota