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Corporation Filing Fees in North Dakota

In North Dakota, filing articles of incorporation costs $100 and the annual report costs $25, due before August 2 each year.

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North Dakota at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$100
Annual report fee
$25
Late fees of $20 (within 90 days of the due date) or $60 (after that) apply.
Report frequency
Every year
Due before August 2.

Sources

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The rules in North Dakota

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in North Dakota?

Articles of incorporation fee in North Dakota: $100.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in North Dakota?

Annual report fee in North Dakota: $25. Late fees of $20 (within 90 days of the due date) or $60 (after that) apply.

How often does a corporation in North Dakota have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in North Dakota: Every year. Due before August 2.

Where do the North Dakota corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from N.D. Cent. Code 10-19.1-147 and N.D. Cent. Code 10-19.1-146. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.