LLC Cost in South Dakota: Full Fee Breakdown
Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in South Dakota. All fees verified from the South Dakota Secretary of State as of August 2026.
How much does an LLC cost in South Dakota?
An LLC in South Dakota costs $258 in the first year through Lovie: $150 state filing fee paid to South Dakota, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.
- State filing fee: $150 (paid directly to South Dakota Secretary of State)
- Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
- Registered agent: $79/yr (required in South Dakota, includes digital mail scanning)
LLC Formation Cost Breakdown
State Filing Fees (paid to South Dakota)
LLC Articles of Organization$150
Annual Report$50/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$50
Lovie Platform Fees
Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$258
Renewal: $129/yr (registered agent + annual report)
C-Corp Formation in South Dakota
C-Corp filing fee$150
Total first year (C-Corp)$258
Processing Time
Standard processing in South Dakota: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$50.
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