South Dakota
Any state, same service, same price for our work
Start an LLC in South Dakota from anywhere in the world.
A South Dakota LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in South Dakota and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$160
Processing
1–3 business days
Each year
Annual report $50
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of South Dakota
- Registered agent with a South Dakota street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: annual report $50.
Start in South DakotaAfter you pay
What happens with your South Dakota LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with South Dakota, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–3 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a South Dakota LLC from abroad
Who can form a South Dakota LLC
Anyone. South Dakota does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in South Dakota, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A South Dakota LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–3 business days after that. The state filing fee is $160, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year South Dakota asks for: Annual report $50. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in South Dakota
South Dakota has no state income tax on wages, which is one reason founders pick it. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in South Dakota often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
South Dakota FAQ
Questions about a South Dakota LLC
How much does a South Dakota LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$245 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $160 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in South Dakota?
We file within 48 hours of payment. South Dakota typically takes 1–3 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a South Dakota LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in South Dakota, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my South Dakota LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does South Dakota require every year?
Annual report $50. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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