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Annual filings in South Dakota,
on autopilot

South Dakota Secretary of State requires an annual filing — first day of the anniversary month. We track the deadline, prepare the paperwork, and file it for you. Every year, automatically.

South Dakota at a glance

What South Dakota actually requires

Filing agency
South Dakota Secretary of State
Annual deadline
First day of the anniversary month
If you miss it
$50 late fee. Administrative dissolution after extended delinquency.
Our turnaround
3–5 business days once you've placed the order.

South Dakota is one of the cheaper states for ongoing compliance. Filings are accepted exclusively online.

South Dakota pricing

Three services. Flat fees.

State fees are shown separately from our service fee so you always know exactly where every dollar goes.

Turnaround: 5-7 business days
Most popular · Most chosen

Annual LLC Renewal

$175.00/filing
$50.00 state fee · $125.00 service
  • We track the deadline every year
  • Filed in your state's portal, not a form
  • Stamped confirmation emailed to you
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Issued by South Dakota
Compliance proof

Certificate of Compliance / Fact

$68.00/filing
$20.00 state fee · $48.00 service
  • Official certificate from the state
  • Delivered as a stamped PDF
  • Use for banks, leases, and renewals
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Final closing filing
Officially close

LLC Dissolution

$135.00/filing
$10.00 state fee · $125.00 service
  • Closes your LLC with the state
  • Stops future annual fees and notices
  • Final paperwork on the public record
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South Dakota FAQ

South Dakota filings, answered

When is my South Dakota annual report actually due?

First day of the anniversary month. Once you give Stayfiled your formation date, we save it and file ahead of the deadline every year automatically — so this becomes the last time you'll need to look up the date.

What happens if I miss the South Dakota deadline?

$50 late fee. Administrative dissolution after extended delinquency. Stayfiled files well ahead of the deadline. If we ever miss it through our error, we refund the service fee — that's the deal.

Do I still need a registered agent in South Dakota?

Yes — every South Dakota LLC must keep a registered agent on file with the state. That's separate from us. Stayfiled prepares and files the annual paperwork; your registered agent receives legal mail. Many customers run both for full coverage.

How fast can you file my South Dakota report?

3–5 business days once you've placed the order. Once the state accepts the filing, you'll get a confirmation email with the stamped document attached.

What if the South Dakota Secretary of State rejects my filing?

We re-file at no additional service charge until it's accepted. The state's filing fee is non-refundable on their end, but our work isn't done until your filing is on the public record.

Will Stayfiled remind me next year?

Yes — that's the whole point. After your first filing we save your business details and email you 60 days before next year's South Dakota deadline with a one-click re-order link.

Filing in multiple states?

One calendar. Every state. Zero late notices.

Stayfiled keeps every LLC you own on a single deadline calendar — across all 11 states we support today.