North Dakota . 2026 filing guide
North Dakota Secretary of State filings, deadlines, and how to do them right.
Annual reports, business search, registered agent changes, reinstatement, dissolution, tax registration. Every North Dakota filing explained, plus the business environment, regulatory bodies, and a year-round compliance calendar. Verified against the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Information Division as of June 2026.
Verified against North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Information Division on Jun 12, 2026
Agency
North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Information Division
Branded as North Dakota Business Information
Phone
701-328-4284
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Annual due
November 15 (LLC); August 1 (Corp)
$50 penalty
Processing
1-3 business days
Online filings
North Dakota business environment
Why founders choose North Dakota (and what to know first)
Lowest corporate income tax rates in the US (graduated 1.41-4.31%). Strong energy and agriculture economies. Low cost of operation. Reasonable filing fees.
Economy
~$70B economy
Registered entities
~110,000 active entities
New formations / year
~15,000 annually
Key industries
Energy (Bakken oil + gas), agriculture, manufacturing, technology (Microsoft Fargo office), aerospace, banking