How much does a Corporation cost in South Dakota?
Forming a corporation in South Dakota costs $150 in state filing fees, then $50/year in state annual fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee.
South Dakota corporation cost summary
| Year 1 with File.Business | $200 |
|---|---|
| South Dakota state filing fee | $150 |
| South Dakotan annual fee | $50/year |
| Registered agent | Free year 1, $99/year after |
| File.Business service fee | $0 |
C-Corp vs S-Corp cost in South Dakota
The South Dakota state filing fee is the same whether you elect S-Corp tax treatment or not. The S-Corp election is filed with the IRS (Form 2553), which is free. S-Corp election in South Dakota walks you through it.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to start a corporation in South Dakota?
$150 for the South Dakota state filing fee. File.Business charges $0 service fee on top.
What is the annual cost to maintain a South Dakota corporation?
$50/year for the South Dakotan annual report.
Are S-Corps cheaper than C-Corps to form in South Dakota?
Identical South Dakota state cost. S-Corp is a federal tax election filed separately with the IRS, free.
What it actually costs to form your business
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On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.