South Dakota LLC Annual Report
Your South Dakota LLC must file its Annual Report every year — by the first day of the anniversary month (may file 2 months early) - see notes. Miss it and you risk penalties and loss of good standing. Incofile tracks the deadline and files it for you.
South Dakota at a glance
When is the South Dakota LLC annual report due?
South Dakota LLCs file the Annual Report every year: By the first day of the anniversary month (may file 2 months early) - see notes. $55 online (+ small online service fee), $70 paper. Due-date wording from Harbor Compliance; official page did not state it.
How much does it cost?
The state fee is $55. If Incofile files for you, our service fee is $99 plus the state fee, shown before you pay.
| Entity | Report | How often | State fee | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLC | Annual Report | Annual | $55.00 | By the first day of the anniversary month (may file 2 months early) - see notes |
| Corporation | Annual Report | Annual | $55.00 | By the first day of the anniversary month (may file 2 months early) - see notes |
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Business Services. State fees and due rules change — confirm before filing.
How to file the South Dakota annual report
- Know your deadline
By the first day of the anniversary month (may file 2 months early) - see notes. Put it in your calendar the day the company is formed — many states do not send paper reminders.
- Gather the details
Company name and state file number, principal office address, registered agent name and address, and the names and addresses of managers or members (officers and directors for a corporation).
- File with the South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Business Services
Most states accept the report online; some still allow mail. Pay the state fee by card or e-check and keep the confirmation.
- Or let Incofile file it
Order the filing, confirm the pre-filled details in your client portal, and we submit it, pay the state fee on your behalf and store the receipt. We also remind you before the next one.
What happens if you miss it?
Beyond the penalty itself, a late or missing report puts the company out of good standing: banks and partners can refuse to deal with it, and if it stays unfiled the state can administratively dissolve the company. Reinstatement is always more expensive than filing on time.
Other ongoing requirements for a South Dakota LLC
- Annual report: $55 online · $70 on paper — Required every year by the 1st day of your anniversary month.
- Late annual report penalty: $55 — Only if late.
- Registered agent: keep a South Dakota registered agent on file at all times. See South Dakota registered agent rules.
- Federal taxes: file your federal return every year; single-member LLCs owned by non-US residents also file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120.
- Licences and sales tax: renew any state or local licence and file sales-tax returns on the schedule your registration sets.
Never miss a South Dakota deadline again
Incofile tracks every South Dakota filing in your client portal, reminds you ahead of time and files on request — so you can focus on the business.
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South Dakota annual report — frequently asked questions
When is the South Dakota LLC annual report due?
By the first day of the anniversary month (may file 2 months early) - see notes. It is filed every year. Incofile sends reminders before the deadline and can file it for you.
How much is the South Dakota annual report fee?
The state fee is $55. If Incofile files for you, our service fee is $99 plus the state fee.
What happens if I file the South Dakota annual report late?
Late filings typically attract a penalty, loss of good standing and, if ignored, administrative dissolution. Reinstatement costs more than filing on time — set a reminder or let Incofile handle it.
Who files the annual report — me or Incofile?
Either. You can file directly with the South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Business Services, or order Incofile's annual report filing and we prepare it, confirm the details with you, file it and store the confirmation in your client portal.
Is the annual report the same as my tax return?
No. The annual report keeps your company's record current with the state (addresses, agent, officers). Federal and state tax returns are separate filings with the IRS and the state revenue department.