North Dakota annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
North Dakota Annual Report Filing
North Dakota corporations file an annual report by August 1 and pay $25. LLCs file by November 15 and pay $50. Nonprofit corporations file by February 1 and pay $10. Farming and ranching entities may have different requirements.
At a glance
Who must file in North Dakota
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in North Dakota.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
North Dakota annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | August 1 | $25 | — |
| LLC | November 15 | $50 | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | February 1 | $10 | — |
How to file the North Dakota annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the North Dakota report is late?
A late North Dakota annual report can result in escalating late fees and administrative dissolution.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
North Dakota filing notes
North Dakota has three separate annual report deadlines for the common entity types. Corporations report in August, LLCs in November, and nonprofits in February.
Farming and ranching corporations and LLCs may use a different report. The annual report is separate from North Dakota income, sales, and payroll tax filings.
North Dakota annual report questions
Official North Dakota resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services or your professional adviser before filing.