Whether you are starting a business or incorporating an existing one in North Dakota, you’ll want to understand state requirements for North Dakota corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs).
North Dakota Corporation Formation Requirements
Cost to incorporate. BizFilings clearly outlines our fees and the state fees to form a corporation in North Dakota. View our pricing to plainly see:
- BizFilings’ package prices. BizFilings offers three incorporation service packages from which you can choose.
- State fee for standard turn-around. Our pricing clearly shows the state fee to incorporate in North Dakota with standard turn-around.
- Expedited turn-around. You will see the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for expedited turn-around.
- Certified copy. Our pricing also clearly displays the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for issuing a Certified Copy of the Articles of Incorporation.
Corporate name. The name must contain the word "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," "Company," or an abbreviation thereof. It must be in the English language or any other language expressed in English letters or characters. It may not contain words implying the company is incorporated for a purpose other than that outlined in the Articles of Incorporation. The name may not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, the name of a domestic or foreign corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, reserved name, registered fictitious name, or trade name, unless consent is given.
Director information. The following are North Dakota’s requirements for directors of corporations.
- Minimum number. Corporations must have one or more directors.
- Residence requirements. North Dakota does not have a provision specifying where directors must reside.
- Age requirements. North Dakota does not have age requirements.
- Inclusion in the Articles of Incorporation. Director names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation.
Officers. Officer names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation.
Stock. Authorized shares and par value must be listed in the Articles of Incorporation. An increase in the number of shares or par value can affect initial filing fees.
Registered agent. Corporations must list the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address (no P.O. Boxes) in North Dakota. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.
Professional services businesses. Professional corporations (PCs) are allowed to be formed in North Dakota for professional services businesses.