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LLC formation services compared in North Dakota (2026)
The North Dakota filing fee is $135. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $334 in year 1; the other four services range from $135 to $384.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in North Dakota
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $135 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $174 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $234 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $334 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $384 |
North Dakota filing details
- State filing fee
- $135
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filed with
- North Dakota Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $50
- Registered agent
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: a North Dakota resident, or an entity registered with the Secretary of State that has a North Dakota business office. A business cannot serve as its own agent.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $135 state fee = $334 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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North Dakota questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Dakota with a service?
In year 1, from $135 (Bizee) to $384 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and North Dakota’s $135 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $334.
What does North Dakota charge to file an LLC?
$135, paid to the North Dakota Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a North Dakota LLC?
Yes. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: a North Dakota resident, or an entity registered with the Secretary of State that has a North Dakota business office. A business cannot serve as its own agent.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- N.D. Cent. Code § 10-32.1-20 (North Dakota Uniform Limited Liability Company Act — Formation of a limited liability company; Articles of organization); fee set by § 10-32.1-92(1) (multira state research spine): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t10c32-1.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- North Dakota formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/business-structures/limited-liability-company-llc, checked October 1, 2026
- North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/maintain-registration, checked August 12, 2026
- North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Division (multira state research spine): sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/business-structures/limited-liability-companies/limited-liability-company-llc/llc-faqs.html, checked August 12, 2026
- North Dakota registered agent statute (N.D. Cent. Code § 10-01.1-05): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t10c01-1.pdf, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).