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North Dakota Business Registration

North Dakota Corporation Formation

North Dakota LLC Formation

North Dakota is located in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. It is located at the center of the North American continent and bordered by Canada to the North. The geographic center of North America is near the town of Rugby. Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota, and Fargo is the largest city.

North Dakota has a total area of 70,704 square miles (183,123 km2).

In 2019, the real GDP of North Dakota was $54.1 billion. The GDP per capita of North Dakota was $70,991 in 2019.

North Dakota's economy is based more heavily on farming than the economies of most other states. Agriculture is North Dakota's largest industry, although petroleum, food processing, and technology are also major industries. The energy industry is a major contributor to the economy. North Dakota has both coal and oil reserves. Other major industries are mining, financial services, healthcare, education, real estate, wholesale trade, etc.

Benefits of starting a business in North Dakota, USA

Benefits of starting a business in North Dakota, USA

  • Professional Growth & Development
  • Booming Economy
  • Tax-Friendly Environment
  • Land of Opportunity
  • Thriving Startup Scene

North Dakota LLC Formation and North Dakota Corporation Formation

  Limited Liability Company (LLC) Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp)
Corporate Tax Rate

North Dakota’s business entities are subjected to 4.31% of the corporate tax rate

Company Name

Words such as “Limited Liability Company,” “LLC” or “L.L.C.” must be at the end of the LLC name.

The proposed name may not contain words suggesting the incorporated LLC for purposes not outlined in the Articles of Organization

Unless consent is given, the proposed name may not be the same or similar to the name of a domestic or foreign LLC, limited partnership, corporation, trade name, reserved name, or registered name.

Words or abbreviations of, such as “Corporation,” “Incorporated,” “ Limited” or “Company” must be included in the corporation name.

The proposed name must be in English or other languages expressed in English letters or characters.

The proposed name may not contain words suggesting the incorporated corporation for purposes not outlined in the Articles of Incorporation

Unless consent is given, the proposed name may not be the same or similar to the name of a domestic or foreign corporation, limited partnership, corporation, trade name, reserved name, or registered name.

Board of Directors

LLCs must have at least one or more managers/members

Age and residency requirements for managers/members are not required in the North Dakota

The names and addresses of the managers/members do not need to be listed in the Articles of Organization

The minimum required number of directors/shareholders for corporations is one or more. 

Requirements of residency and age are not required for the directors/shareholders for North Dakota corporations.

The names and addresses do not need to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation.

Other requirement

Annual Report: 

LLCs are required to file the report due on November 15th.

State tax identification number is not required in North Dakota.

Registered Agent:

The registered agent’s name and physical address must be listed with the normal business hours to accept important documents from the government.

Employer Identification Number (EIN):

Banks required an EIN from the LLCs when opening a business bank account. LLCs with employees also require an EIN.

Annual Report: 

Corporations require to file the report due on August 1st.

Stock: 

In the Articles of Incorporation must list the authorized shares and par value.

Registered Agent:

The registered agent’s name and physical address must be listed with the normal business hours to accept important documents from the government.

Employer Identification Number (EIN):

Banks required an EIN from the Corporation when opening a business bank account. Corporation with employees also require an EIN.

State tax identification number is not required in North Dakota.

How to start a business in North Dakota, USA

How to start a business in North Dakota, USA - Preparation

1. Preparation

Select basic Resident/Founder nationality information and other additional services that you want (if any).

How to start a business in North Dakota, USA - Filling

2. Filling

Register or log in and fill in the company names and director/ shareholder(s) and fill in the billing address and special request (if any).

How to start a business in North Dakota, USA - Payment

3. Payment

Choose your payment method (We accept payment by Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Wire Transfer).

How to start a business in North Dakota, USA - Delivery

4. Delivery

You will receive soft copies of necessary documents including Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Then, your new company in North Dakota is ready to do business. You can bring the documents in the company kit to open a corporate bank account or we can help you with our long experience of Banking support services.

Costs of North Dakota business registration

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US$ 599 Costs of North Dakota business registration
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Limited Liability Company (LLC) From US$ 599
Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp) From US$ 599

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Start an LLC in North Dakota, USA with the main characteristics

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Corporate Income Tax Yes - 4.31%
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 450.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 450.00

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)
Corporate Income Tax Yes - 4.31%
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00

Scope of Services

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of North Dakota Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Certificate of Incorporation Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a North Dakota company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 450, including

  • Government Filing cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 350

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of North Dakota Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Certificate of Incorporation Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a North Dakota company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 400, including

  • Government Filing cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 300

Download forms - Start an LLC in North Dakota, USA

1. Application Formation Form

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Application for Limited Company
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2. Business Plan Form

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Business Plan Form
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Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation

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3. Rate card

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North Dakota (C-Corp or S-Corp) Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard price for North Dakota (C-Corp or S-Corp)

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North Dakota LLC Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard price for North Dakota LLC

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4. Company Profile

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Company Profile
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