North Dakota Annual Report

May 8, 2025

Annual reports with the Secretary of State in North Dakota are formal documents that businesses are required to file each year to provide important information about their operations and financial status. These reports help the state government track and regulate business activities within the state, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations.

There are 5 different ways to file an annual report in North Dakota depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in North Dakota or use Mosey to do it.

Use Mosey to automate annual reports in North Dakota.

North Dakota Annual Report for Corporation

Businesses incorporated in North Dakota must file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State by August 1 to maintain good standing.

  1. Create a North Dakota Login Account

    Create a ND online login if you haven't done so already.

  2. File Annual Report

    Log in to your ND Online account on FirstStop to prepare and file your annual report.

North Dakota Annual Report for Corporation

Nonprofit organizations must file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State by February 1 to maintain good standing.

  1. File Annual Report

    Log in to FirstStop using your ND Login online account to file your annual report and pay the filing fee with the Secretary of State.

North Dakota Annual Report for LLP

Limited liability partnerships must file an Annual Report with the North Dakota Secretary of State by March 31 to maintain good standing.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Log in to your North Dakota Login account with the FirstStop online services to submit your Annual Report and pay the filing fees with the Secretary of State.

North Dakota Annual Report for LLC

As a limited liability company, you are required to file an Annual Report online with the North Dakota Secretary of State by November 15 to maintain good standing.

  1. Create a North Dakota Login Account

    If you have not done so already, create a ND Online login.

  2. File Annual Report and Make Payment

    Log in to your ND Online account on FirstStop to prepare and file your annual report and pay the filing fee.

North Dakota Annual Report for Corporation

As a foreign corporation in North Dakota, you are required to file an Annual Report online with the Secretary of State by May 15 to maintain good standing.

  1. Create a North Dakota Login Account

    If you have not done so already, create a ND Online login.

  2. File Annual Report

    Log in to your ND Online account on FirstStop to prepare and file your annual report.

What else do I need to know?

There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.

Maintaining a Registered Agent

Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in North Dakota.

Other Taxes

In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in North Dakota.

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