The South Dakota Secretary of State requires all businesses to submit an annual report each year. Annual reports in South Dakota are compliance documents that allow the state to see which businesses are operational, and which are not. They also inform the state of any changes to the company’s corporate structure, such as changes to their governing board. If you are a filing an annual report as a business, you’ll need to be thorough with this information. Include significant changes, such as the addition of a new officer, or more minor changes, such as a change to an officer’s address.
The South Dakota Secretary of State requires all businesses to submit an annual report each year. Annual reports in South Dakota are compliance documents that allow the state to see which businesses are operational, and which are not. They also inform the state of any changes to the company’s corporate structure, such as changes to their governing board. If you are a filing an annual report as a business, you’ll need to be thorough with this information. Include significant changes, such as the addition of a new officer, or more minor changes, such as a change to an officer’s address.
No matter what type of organization you are a part of, the state of South Dakota requires you to submit your annual report by the end of your anniversary month. If South Dakota determined you became a company on May 6, 2016 for instance, you will have until May 31, 2018 to file your annual report this year. If you are founding a company now, you will not have to worry about initial reporting requirements.
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South Dakota Annual Registration Filing Fees & Instructions
If you are a business filing an annual report in South Dakota, it will cost you $50 to submit the paperwork. This is the price of submission for foreign corporations, profit corporations, domestic limited liability companies, and foreign limited liability companies. Nonprofit corporations pay much less to file an annual report with the state of South Dakota, as they are only required to pay a $10 fee.
South Dakota Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: |  South Dakota Secretary of State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone Number: (605) 773-4845 |
| Due Date: | First day of the registration Anniversary month |
| Filing Fee: | $50 online and $65 by mail |
| Penalty: | $50 |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Business Forms |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
South Dakota Limited Liability Companies / Professional Limited Liability Companies (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | South Dakota Secretary of State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone Number: (605) 773-4845 |
| Due Date: | Anniversary Month |
| Filing Fee: | $50 online and $65 by mail |
| Penalty: | $50 |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | South Dakota Business Forms |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
South Dakota Nonprofit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | South Dakota Secretary of State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone Number: (605) 773-4845 |
| Due Date: | First day of the registration Anniversary month |
| Filing Fee: | $10 |
| Penalty: | No late fee. You will get a notice of pending dissolution or revocation and then you have 60 days to comply. |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | South Dakota Business Forms |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
South Dakota Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | South Dakota Secretary of State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone Number: (605) 773-4845 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
South Dakota Limited Liability Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | South Dakota Secretary of State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone Number: (605) 773-4845 |
| Due Date: | Anniversary Month |
| Filing Fee: | $50 online and $65 by mail |
| Penalty: | $50 |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | South Dakota Business Forms |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
South Dakota General Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | South Dakota Secretary of State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone Number: (605) 773-4845 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
How to File Your South Dakota Secretary of State Annual Report
Filing your South Dakota Secretary of State Annual Report requires that you use your corporate ID and key. These are located on the postcard reminder your registered agent will receive, but you can also locate them by searching for your business on the Secretary of State website. While there, you will then download an annual report form from the site. You can submit it online, or print it out and mail it in along with the filing fee.
Alternatively, our team will take care of the process for you. By letting us file, you avoid the hassle and stress and have more time to focus on other aspects of your business. Your business benefits, and you have less to worry about.
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We offer secure, professional annual report preparation and filing services. Hire us and you’ll never need to worry about missing an annual report deadline or paying hidden fees. We’ll make sure your business is in good legal standing in South Dakota so you don’t face the threat of administrative dissolution.
South Dakota Annual Report Filing Service Benefits
Our annual report filing services can benefit you in the following ways:
- Hassle-free compliance with the state of South Dakota’s business regulations
- No missed annual deadlines or late fees
- Professionally prepared and submitted filing service
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South Dakota Annual Report FAQS
How Much Is the Filing Fee for the Annual Report in South Dakota?
For most businesses, the filing fee for the report is $50. Nonprofit organizations pay $10, and LPs, GPs, and charities have no report requirements, so they avoid the fee and the process of filing entirely.
When Is the Filing Deadline with the South Dakota Secretary of State?
South Dakota businesses must file their annual reports by the end of their filing month. For example, if your business was formed in August, you will have the entire month of August each year to file. If you fail to file by the end of that month, you will be in noncompliance.
Are There Fees for Filing the Annual Report Late?
The South Dakota Secretary of State does not assess any late penalties. Instead, if you are 60 days late in filing, the state will dissolve your business entirely. Consequently, your business could face much larger fees as you restructure your business. In some cases, you could even lose the right to conduct business in the state under your original business name.
Does South Dakota Have Initial Reporting Requirements for a New Business?
South Dakota does not have any initial reporting requirements.
Who Is Allowed to File the Annual Report for a South Dakota Business?
Anyone who is authorized to do so may file an annual report on behalf of the company, and original signatures are not required.
South Dakota Business Resources
South Dakota Office of Secretary of State
Phone:
(605) 773-4845
Address:
South Dakota Secretary of State
Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
If you’re interested in more info on forming an LLC, call 888-366-9552.
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