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Corporation Filing Fees in South Dakota

In South Dakota, filing articles of incorporation costs $150 and the annual report costs $55.

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South Dakota at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$150
Annual report fee
$55
A further $55 fee applies if the report is not filed on time.
Report frequency
Every year
Due by the same date each year; from January 1, 2027, an entity can choose its anniversary month or January 31.

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The rules in South Dakota

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

Articles of incorporation fee in South Dakota: $150.

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

Annual report fee in South Dakota: $55. A further $55 fee applies if the report is not filed on time.

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

Report frequency in South Dakota: Every year. Due by the same date each year; from January 1, 2027, an entity can choose its anniversary month or January 31.

Where do the South Dakota corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from S.D. Codified Laws 47-1A-122 and S.D. Codified Laws 59-11-25. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The fee section was last amended in 2025 (SL 2025, ch 189).

A 2026 law (SL 2026, ch 203) lets entities choose between an anniversary-month due date and January 31, effective January 1, 2027.

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.