South Dakota Annual Report: What You Need to Know

South Dakota requires annual reports from LLCs, corporations, and other registered business entities. The fee is $55 online ($70 by mail), and missing your deadline can lead to late penalties and eventually administrative dissolution.

Filing Basics

The fee increased from $50 to $55 for online filings effective July 1, 2025.

What Gets Filed

Your annual report confirms or updates basic entity information:

• Business name and entity type
• Registered agent name and address
• Principal office address
• Names and addresses of officers, directors, members, or managers
• Business mailing address (if different from principal office)

This is not a financial disclosure. It simply keeps state records current so the Secretary of State can reach your business and maintain accurate public data.

Due Dates

Your specific due date depends on your entity type and formation date. The Secretary of State sends reminders to your registered agent address — which is one reason having a reliable agent matters.

Missing the Deadline

Late fees. Additional charges on top of the $55 base.

Loss of good standing. Affects your ability to open bank accounts, secure contracts, or maintain professional licenses.

Administrative dissolution. If you continue to miss filings, the Secretary of State dissolves your entity. Reinstatement requires back filings, accumulated fees, and additional paperwork.

South Dakota's Tax Advantage

While you do have an annual report obligation, remember what South Dakota does NOT charge:

• No state income tax
• No corporate income tax
• No franchise tax

Your total annual state compliance costs (excluding federal taxes) come down to the $55 annual report plus your registered agent fee. That is remarkably low compared to most states.

How We Help

Our $99/year registered agent service includes:

• Deadline reminders sent before your annual report is due
• Same-day forwarding of any Secretary of State notices (including delinquency warnings)
• Stable agent information so your annual report data stays consistent year to year
• Document portal where you can reference past state correspondence

We do not file the report for you — that is your job or your accountant's. But we make sure you never miss the deadline because a notice sat unread.

Filing Tips

• File online at sdsos.gov to save $15 over paper filing
• File early once your window opens rather than waiting until the last day
• Verify your registered agent information is correct before submitting
• Keep a copy of your filing confirmation in your records

Get Covered

For $99/year, South Dakota Registered Agent.co keeps your registered agent requirement handled and your annual report deadlines visible. Sign up and list us with the Secretary of State to start receiving compliance reminders and same-day document forwarding.