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South Dakota annual report

South Dakota requires the Annual Report at $55. Here's when it's due and what happens if you miss it.

Last verified 2026-11-01 against official South Dakota sources

Short answer: Annual Report, $55, annual. Due: First day of the LLC's anniversary month.

We've pulled these figures from the South Dakota Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.

South Dakota report at a glance

Report name
Annual Report
Fee
$55 $55 online or $70 on paper.
How often
annual
Due
First day of the LLC's anniversary month
Late penalty
$55 late penalty if more than two months delinquent
Dissolution risk
Followed rapidly by administrative dissolution.

Taxes that ride along

Zero corporate income tax and zero personal income tax. No minimum franchise tax. Standard state sales tax is 4.2%.

How South Dakota compares

South Dakota's recurring report fee is $55. That's the 21st highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so South Dakota runs $20 above it.

South Dakota and nearby states, recurring report fee. See all 51 jurisdictions.
StateFeeNational rank (1 = highest)
South Dakota$5521 of 51
Iowa$3028 of 51
Nebraska$2529 of 51
North Dakota$5022 of 51
Wyoming$6019 of 51
Colorado$2529 of 51

South Dakota fees that apply here

Source: South Dakota Secretary of State, checked November 1, 2026.
FilingState feeNotes
Annual Report$55annual, First day of the LLC's anniversary month
Certificate of good standing$20

Annual report and deadlines: South Dakota questions

When is the South Dakota LLC annual report due?

First day of the LLC's anniversary month

How much is the South Dakota annual report fee?

$55. $55 online or $70 on paper.

What happens if I file my South Dakota annual report late?

$55 late penalty if more than two months delinquent

Can South Dakota dissolve my LLC for not filing?

Followed rapidly by administrative dissolution.

Where do I file the South Dakota report?

With the South Dakota Secretary of State, online at its filing portal.

Sources and verification

Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.