We value your privacy because we value ours. Every formation. Every state.
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South Dakota LLC Formation
Privacy-First. Honest Pricing.

Form your South Dakota LLC for $229 + $159 state fee. Registered agent $99/yr, flat, every year, no bait-and-switch. We file as organizer so your name stays off the public record.

No State Income Tax $99/yr Registered Agent We File as Organizer Privacy-First Filing

Everything You Need to Form Your South Dakota LLC

One price. No hidden fees. No premium tiers to unlock the basics. Here is exactly what you get.

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Privacy Protection, We File as Organizer

When we file your South Dakota LLC, we list ourselves as the organizer on the formation document, not you. Your personal name stays off the public filing. Your registered agent address replaces your home address on state records.

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Honest Pricing, $99/yr, Every Year

Our registered agent fee is $99/yr, flat, from day one through year ten and beyond. No teaser rate that doubles at renewal. No surprise price hikes. The price you see is the price you pay.

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Compliance Calendar, Stay Ahead of Every Deadline

We send 60-day, 30-day, and 7-day reminders before your South Dakota annual filing deadlines. South Dakota requires an annual report filed during your anniversary month. Fee is $55. South Dakota has no state income tax.

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Operating Agreement, Included

Every formation includes an operating agreement template. This is the internal governance document that defines ownership, management, and profit distribution for your LLC. Most competitors charge $99–$249 extra for this.

How to Form a South Dakota LLC

We handle the paperwork. Here is how the process works from order to active LLC.

1

Place Your Order

Choose your plan and provide your LLC details. Our order form takes about 5 minutes. No account required.

2

We File Your Articles of Organization

We submit your formation documents to the South Dakota Secretary of State. $159 state filing fee. We file as organizer so your name stays off the public record.

3

Receive Your Formation Documents

Once approved, you receive your Certificate of Organization, operating agreement template, and all formation records. Your registered agent service is active from day one.

4

Get Your EIN & Open a Bank Account

A federal EIN is required for banking, tax filing, and most business transactions. We offer EIN filing as an add-on service ($79 with SSN, $149 without).

South Dakota LLC Formation Costs

Registered Agent Renewal: $99/yr

Flat rate every year. No price hikes, no surprise renewal jumps. South Dakota requires an annual report filed during your anniversary month. Fee is $55. South Dakota has no state income tax.

Optional Add-Ons
  • EIN Filing (with SSN): $79
  • EIN Filing (without SSN): $149
  • Annual Report Filing: $99 + state fee
  • S-Corp Election (Form 2553): $149

“We value your privacy because we value ours.”

Privacy is not a product tier we charge extra for. It is the foundation every service we offer is built on. When you form your South Dakota LLC through us, we file as organizer so your personal name does not appear on the formation document submitted to the state. Your registered agent address replaces your home address on all state records.

We only collect the minimum information required by law, nothing more.
We never sell or share your data with marketers, data brokers, or third parties.
We file as organizer, your personal name does not appear on the initial filing.
Your registered agent address replaces your home address on all state records.

South Dakota LLC FAQ

Straight answers to the most common questions about forming an LLC in South Dakota.

How much does it cost to form a South Dakota LLC? +
South Dakota charges a $159 state filing fee for Articles of Organization. Our formation service is $229, which includes the state fee submission, registered agent service for the first year, operating agreement template, and privacy filing. Registered agent renewal is $99/yr after year one. South Dakota requires an annual report filed during your anniversary month. Fee is $55. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Can a non-resident form a South Dakota LLC? +
Yes. South Dakota has no residency requirement for LLC formation. You can form and own a South Dakota LLC from any state or country. You do need a South Dakota registered agent, a person or company with a physical South Dakota address who receives legal mail on behalf of your LLC. That is the service we provide.
Does South Dakota have a state income tax? +
South Dakota has no state income tax. LLC profits that pass through to individual members are not taxed at the South Dakota state level. Consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
What are South Dakota's annual LLC requirements? +
South Dakota requires an annual report filed during your anniversary month. Fee is $55. South Dakota has no state income tax. We provide reminders and offer annual report filing as an add-on service.
How do I switch my registered agent to State LLC Service? +
Switching your registered agent in South Dakota requires a simple filing with the Secretary of State. We handle all the paperwork. The cost is $99/yr for registered agent service plus a one-time $39 transfer fee. There is no downtime, your filings keep flowing throughout the transition.

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Form Your South Dakota LLC Today

We handle every step of the formation. You get a properly filed South Dakota LLC, a physical registered agent address in South Dakota, and full privacy from day one. $229 + $159 state fee. Registered agent $99/yr.

We value your privacy because we value ours.