LLC Formation Costs

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How Much Does an LLC Cost in South Dakota? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a South Dakota LLC costs $150 to file. After that, Annual Report, every year, $55. The state side over three years is $260.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$150Articles of Organization, South Dakota Secretary of State
Annual ReportYearly$55Annual Report, every year, $55
Registered agentYearly$0 yourself, or paidRequired. A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity with a South Dakota address), or the title of an office in the company.
ExpediteOptional+$50 to +$50Expedited paper +$50
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$150$349
3 years$260$857
5 years$370$1,365

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the South Dakota fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $150 state fee

Questions

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

$150 to file. Over three years the state side is $260; with Mainstay Filing it is $857.

What is the yearly cost of a South Dakota LLC after the first year?

Annual Report, every year, $55.

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