How to Form an LLC in North Dakota
North Dakota reviews filings before accepting them, so your filing sits as pending review immediately after payment rather than approving on the spot. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $249 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $349 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Articles of Organization (Form 280) |
| You receive | Articles of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in North Dakota costs $249 in total. That is one price covering both the North Dakota Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
North Dakota does not offer a paid expedite at the state level, so nobody can buy a faster answer from the state itself.
How long it takes
North Dakota reviews filings before accepting them, so your filing sits as pending review immediately after payment rather than approving on the spot. Expedited buys faster preparation and filing on our side.
Where North Dakota filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in North Dakota, in plain English.
- North Dakota offers no expedited service at all
- There is no rush option anywhere in the state's process. Any company promising you same-day North Dakota formation is promising something the state does not sell.
- Your principal office must be a street address
- No PO box for the principal office. The mailing address may be a PO box.
- Licensed professions have to file a different form
- If your business provides a licensed professional service, North Dakota requires the professional LLC variant rather than the standard one.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Articles of Organization (Form 280) for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Articles of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as North Dakota issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your North Dakota LLC — $249One price. The North Dakota state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Dakota?
- $249 total for standard filing, with the North Dakota state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $349. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in North Dakota?
- North Dakota reviews filings before accepting them, so your filing sits as pending review immediately after payment rather than approving on the spot.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Articles of Organization from the North Dakota Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in North Dakota?
- Yes. Every North Dakota LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.