South Dakota Corporation
Incorporate in South Dakota
South Dakota Incorporation
Are you looking to incorporate in South Dakota?
Are you trying to learn about South Dakota incorporation or corporation laws?
The following summary can get you started on your path to incorporation.
| Secretary of State Contact Information | South Dakota Secretary of State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue Suite 204 Pierre, SD 57501-5070 (605) 773-4845 |
| Secretary of State Address | www.state.sd.us/sos/sos.htm |
| Corporation Filing Fees | The minimum fee for filing Articles of Incorporation is $90 for corporations with an authorized capital of up to $25,000. Authorized capital is the total authorized shares multiplied by the shares’ par value. See the sample Articles of Incorporation on the Secretary of State’s website for a fee schedule. |
| Corporation Name Reservation Information and Fees | South Dakota incorporators may reserve a corporate name by filing an Application for Reservation of Name with the South Dakota Secretary of State accompanied by a $15 filing fee. The name reservation remains effective for 120 days. |
| Incorporation Forms | www.sdsos.gov/busineservices/corporations_forms.shtm |
| Periodic Corporation Reporting Requirements | South Dakota corporations must file a domestic annual report. The filing fee is $25. Qualified foreign corporations must file a foreign annual report. The filing fee is $25. |
| Corporation Tax Forms | www.state.sd.us/drr2/forms/btaxforms.htm |
| Corporate Tax Summary | South Dakota does not have a corporate or personal income tax. South Dakota corporations and qualified foreign corporations may be subject to a sales and use tax. |
| “S” Corporation Information | South Dakota recognizes the federal S corporation provision. The subchapter S election is automatic and no state specific forms need be filed to make the subchapter S election. |
Are you ready to form your Corporation or LLC today? 
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