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North Dakota Annual Report Requirements

North Dakota businesses generally need to file an annual report with the North Dakota Secretary of State to maintain good standing. Understanding the requirements, deadlines, and fees helps you avoid penalties and keep your business in compliance.

What Is the Annual Report?

The annual report is a filing that updates the state on basic information about your business entity. It confirms your business is still active, provides current contact information, and ensures state records remain accurate.

This isn't a financial report or tax return—it's an administrative filing that every LLC and corporation in North Dakota typically needs to submit each year. The report helps the state maintain accurate records of business entities operating in North Dakota.

Filing Details and Deadlines

North Dakota's annual report is due on or before November 15 each year. The filing fee is $50.

Missing the November 15 deadline can result in a $50 late fee, doubling your cost to $100. If you fail to file and your business charter is administratively revoked for non-compliance, reinstatement costs $135 plus any outstanding fees.

These deadlines and fees are set by the North Dakota Secretary of State, and keeping track of them is an important part of maintaining your business in good standing. Many business owners set calendar reminders well before November 15 to ensure they file on time.

What Information Gets Filed

The annual report typically includes:

Your business entity name and file number
Your registered agent name and address
The address of your principal office
Names and addresses of members, managers, or officers (depending on your entity type)
A confirmation that your business is still active

The information should be current as of the filing date. If your registered agent, business address, or management has changed during the year, the annual report is an opportunity to update those records.

Consequences of Not Filing

Failing to file your annual report can have serious consequences. Beyond the late fees, your business may be administratively dissolved or revoked if you don't comply with filing requirements.

Administrative dissolution means your business loses its good standing with the state. You may not be able to open bank accounts, enter into contracts, or conduct other business activities. Your registered business name could become available for others to use.

Getting your business reinstated after administrative dissolution costs $135 plus any unpaid annual report fees and late charges. It's far simpler and less expensive to file on time.

How We Help You Stay Compliant

At North Dakota Registered Agent, compliance reminders are part of our $99 annual service. We track North Dakota's annual report deadline and send you reminders before November 15, giving you plenty of time to prepare and file.

While we don't file the annual report on your behalf—that's between you and the North Dakota Secretary of State—we make sure you know when it's due and what's required. Our reminders help you avoid the late fees and penalties that come with missing deadlines.

As your registered agent, we also receive any official correspondence from the state about your annual report status. If the Secretary of State sends compliance notices or reminders, we scan and forward those documents to you the same day, ensuring you stay informed.

Between our proactive deadline reminders and immediate forwarding of state correspondence, you have the support you need to maintain good standing without worrying about missed deadlines.

Annual Report vs. Registered Agent Service

It's important to understand that the annual report filing ($50 to the state) is separate from your registered agent service ($99 to us). Both are part of maintaining a North Dakota business, but they serve different purposes:

Your registered agent provides a physical address and accepts legal documents on your behalf year-round. The annual report is a once-yearly filing that updates your business information with the state.

You need both to stay in full compliance: a registered agent at all times (as North Dakota law generally expects) and an annual report filed by November 15 each year.

Filing Your Annual Report

The North Dakota Secretary of State provides online filing for annual reports through their website at sos.nd.gov. You'll need your business entity information and a way to pay the $50 filing fee.

Most businesses find the online filing process straightforward, but if you have questions about specific information required or need help accessing your business records, the Secretary of State's office can provide guidance.

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Stay on top of North Dakota compliance requirements with North Dakota Registered Agent. For $99 per year, you receive registered agent service plus compliance reminders that help you avoid costly late fees and penalties.

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Questions about North Dakota annual reports or registered agent requirements? Visit our FAQ page or contact us directly.

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