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

$299 total for standard filing, with the South Dakota state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $369. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.

Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the South 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 South Dakota?

Yes. Every South 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.

How to Form an LLC in South Dakota

Standard South Dakota LLC processing takes 10 to 12 business days. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.

Total cost, standard filing	$299
Total cost, expedited filing	$369
State filing fee	Included
State form filed	Articles of Organization
You receive	Certificate of Organization

What it costs

Forming an LLC in South Dakota costs $299 in total. That is one price covering both the South 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.

South Dakota is one of the fastest states in the country: a correct filing is approved the moment it is paid, and the sealed Certificate of Organization is issued straight away.

How long it takes

Standard South Dakota LLC processing takes 10 to 12 business days. We track each filing and deliver your documents as soon as the state issues them. Expedited South Dakota LLC processing takes 1 business day.

Where South Dakota filings get tripped up

These are the things we have actually run into filing in South Dakota, in plain English.

“Deceptively similar” names are refused before you can file: South Dakota runs its name check at the very start of the filing, so a conflict stops the filing before any money changes hands. We see it then and come back to you with alternatives.
The beneficial owner section is optional, and it is public: Anything entered there appears on the public record. It is not required to form the LLC, so we leave it blank unless you ask us otherwise.
A PO box works for mail, not as your main address: South Dakota accepts a PO box as the mailing address as long as a physical principal address is also given.
An annual report is due in your anniversary month: South Dakota LLCs file an annual report each year, starting the year after formation, around the month they were formed in. The state shows the exact due date on your business record, and from 2027 a new company can choose January 31 instead.

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 for you, and handle the state's payment.

What you get

Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as South Dakota issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.

Start your South Dakota LLC — $299

One price. The South Dakota state filing fee is included.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Dakota?: $299 total for standard filing, with the South Dakota state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $369. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
How long does it take to form an LLC in South Dakota?: Standard South Dakota LLC processing takes 10 to 12 business days. We track each filing and deliver your documents as soon as the state issues them.
What do I receive?: Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the South 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 South Dakota?: Yes. Every South 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.