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South Dakota: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)

Filing a South Dakota LLC costs $150 (Articles of Organization, South Dakota Secretary of State). The periodic report is $55 every year and changing the registered agent is $10. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The South Dakota filings

FilingForm or documentState feeWhen
FormationArticles of Organization$150Once, to create the LLC
ReportAnnual Report$55Due during the entity's anniversary month each year
Change of agentAgent change form$10When you switch agents
Best overall in South Dakota

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

How much is the South Dakota LLC filing fee?

$150 to file the Articles of Organization with the South Dakota Secretary of State.

What does the South Dakota LLC report cost?

Annual Report, every year: $55.

What does it cost to change a registered agent in South Dakota?

The state charges $10 to file the change.

Is the South Dakota fee high or low?

$150 ranks number 37 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).

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