South Dakota LLC: Key Data, Fees & Features
Your complete overview of $South Dakota LLC costs, pros & cons, and key regulations. Make an informed decision with our up-to-date data.
State Filing Fee
$150
Processing Time
1-1 days
Annual Report Fee
$55
Anonymous LLC
No
Publication
No
Advantages
- Simple and affordable way to structure your business
- Asset protection
Disadvantages
- Information listed on the LLC's Articles of Organization will be publicly available online.
Franchise Tax & State Requirements
The annual report is due yearly by the end of the anniversary month in which the LLC was formed.
LLCs are taxed as pass-through entities by default. Profits are subject to the federal self-employment tax rate (15.3%).
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Recommended Agents for South Dakota
Northwest
(4.2)
$39+ State Fee
- LLC formation
- Registered Agent service for the first year
Bizee
(4.6)
$0+ State Fee
- Free 1st Year Registered Agent Service
- Articles of Incorporation

Inc Authority, LLC
(4.9)
$0+ State Fee
- Business Name Check
- Preparation & Filing of Formation Documents
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