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LLC Filing Fees in South Dakota

In South Dakota, filing articles of organization for an LLC costs $150 and each annual report carries a $55 reporting fee.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

South Dakota at a glance

Formation filing fee
$150
$200 if the articles say the LLC may establish series.
Annual or biennial report fee
$55
Report frequency
Every year

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The rules in South Dakota

How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Dakota?

Formation filing fee in South Dakota: $150. $200 if the articles say the LLC may establish series.

How much is the LLC annual report fee in South Dakota?

Annual or biennial report fee in South Dakota: $55.

How often must an LLC file a report in South Dakota?

Report frequency in South Dakota: Every year.

Where do the South Dakota LLC filing fees come from?

The rules above come from SDCL 47-34A-212, SDCL 47-34A-211 and SDCL 59-11-25. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

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

From January 1, 2027, an entity may choose to file its annual report in its formation anniversary month or by January 31 each year.

What this means in practice

Filing fees are often set in a state fee schedule and can change. Check the secretary of state's current fee schedule before you file, and expect extra charges for optional services such as expedited processing, certified copies, or name reservations.

Missing a required report or tax payment can lead to late fees and, after a period, administrative dissolution or loss of good standing. Put the due date on a calendar from the day the LLC is formed, since the first report may be due within the first year.

An LLC formed in one state that does business in another state may need to register there as a foreign LLC. That registration usually carries its own filing fee and its own report obligations in the second state.

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