How to File a North Dakota Annual Report

If you have a limited liability company (LLC) in North Dakota, you must file an annual report to keep your business in good standing. But don’t worry – it’s a relatively painless process that can be done online. 

Read on to learn how to file your LLC’s annual report in North Dakota. 

What Is an Annual Report?

An annual report simply verifies your business information and tells the state of North Dakota that your LLC is still operating. In addition, keeping up with annual reports is a legal requirement that enables you to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, which a bank or creditor might request to confirm your compliance. 

In North Dakota, the following information is required for the annual report: 

• Business name
• Primary business address
• Date, state, and county of formation
• Registered agent’s name, address, and contact information
• Member or manager names and addresses
• Business purpose
• Authorized signers 

How to File an Annual Report in North Dakota

To file your annual report in North Dakota, visit the Secretary of State’s website and select “file annual report.”

Enter your business name or ID number in the business search box. When your business appears, click on the “file annual report” icon, fill in the required information, and submit the form. 

If You Do Business in Other States

If you do business in other states, be sure to register in those states as a foreign LLC. For example, if your LLC is registered in North Dakota and you start doing business in Florida, you’ll need to register in Florida as a foreign LLC.

You’re generally required to register as a foreign LLC if:

• You have a physical presence of any kind in that state 
• You have employees in that state
• You regularly meet with clients, managers, or investors in that state
• You are licensed to do business in that state

Once you’ve registered as a foreign LLC, your business will need to follow the annual reporting requirements of that state and pay taxes in that state. 

In Closing

Filing an annual report in North Dakota is relatively easy and crucial to smooth business operations.

Be sure to review all your business information and file your report on time to ensure your LLC remains in good standing.