Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Anniversary month
Fee
$50
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS
Sos Filing Url
https://sdsos.gov
How to File
1
Determine Your Due Date
Your South Dakota LLC annual report is due during the anniversary month of your LLC's formation. For example, if you formed your LLC in March, your annual report is due anytime in March each year.
2
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current registered agent information, principal office address, member/manager details, and your South Dakota SoS ID number. Have your credit card ready for the $50 filing fee.
3
Access the Online Filing System
Visit the South Dakota Secretary of State website at sdsos.gov and navigate to the business services section. Look for the annual report filing portal or search for 'annual report' on their website.
4
Complete and Submit Your Report
Fill out all required fields in the online form, including any changes to your LLC's information from the previous year. Review all details carefully before submitting.
5
Pay the Filing Fee and Confirm
Pay the $50 annual report fee using a credit card. After successful payment, save your confirmation receipt and any filed documents for your business records.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the South Dakota Secretary of State portal.
If you file your South Dakota LLC annual report after the deadline, your LLC will lose its good standing status with the South Dakota Secretary of State. The state imposes a late fee of $25 for reports submitted after the due date, in addition to the standard $25 annual report filing fee. Your LLC remains at risk of administrative dissolution if the report remains unfiled for an extended period, which would terminate your legal business status and liability protection. This loss of good standing can prevent you from obtaining business licenses, opening bank accounts, or enforcing contracts. Contact the South Dakota Secretary of State's Office (605-773-4845) immediately if you've missed the deadline. File your annual report and late fee without delay using Form LLC-1A through the Secretary of State's website to restore your standing and avoid further penalties or dissolution proceedings.
You can file your South Dakota LLC annual report exclusively through the South Dakota Secretary of State's website at sdsos.gov—mail filing is no longer accepted. Log into the online portal using your LLC's identifier, complete the Annual Report form (which requests member/manager information and business address updates), and submit your $50 filing fee by credit card or ACH transfer. Online filing typically processes within 24 hours and generates an immediate confirmation number, eliminating delays associated with postal mail. South Dakota requires all LLCs to file by December 31st each year, and failing to do so results in administrative dissolution of your company and potential personal liability exposure for members. After submitting online, download and retain your filing confirmation for your records. If you haven't filed previously, verify your LLC's good standing status on the Secretary of State's online search tool before beginning to ensure no existing compliance issues exist.
The South Dakota LLC annual report filing fee is $50, payable to the South Dakota Secretary of State. This flat fee applies to all domestic LLCs regardless of size or revenue and must be submitted with Form 40-1U when you file your annual report. You can pay the $50 fee online using a credit card through the Secretary of State's business services portal, which adds a small convenience charge, or submit payment by check if filing by mail to the Pierre office. The deadline is the last day of the month in which your LLC was originally formed. This $50 annual investment is mandatory to maintain your LLC's active status in South Dakota—failure to file results in administrative dissolution, which restricts your ability to conduct business and create legal liability. File your 2026 report immediately through the South Dakota Secretary of State's website at sdsos.gov to ensure timely compliance and avoid penalties.
Your South Dakota LLC annual report is due during the anniversary month of your LLC's formation date. For example, if you formed your LLC in June 2024, your annual report will be due anytime during June 2025, June 2026, and so on.
The South Dakota Secretary of State requires you to file Form 001: Annual Report of Domestic Limited Liability Company and pay a $25 filing fee. Missing this deadline results in administrative dissolution of your LLC, which automatically revokes your business authority to operate in South Dakota. You'll lose liability protection, contract enforceability, and the ability to sue or defend yourself legally.
To avoid dissolution, submit your report to the South Dakota Secretary of State's office before the last day of your formation month. File online through their Business Services portal or by mail to ensure timely processing.
All active South Dakota LLCs must file annual reports with the Secretary of State's office. However, dissolved LLCs and those administratively dissolved for non-filing are exempt from this requirement. If your LLC's status changed to "inactive" or "dissolved" through formal dissolution or administrative action, you no longer need to file annual reports.
This distinction matters significantly: once your LLC dissolves, you stop paying annual report fees (currently $25 for South Dakota LLCs) and cease renewal obligations. However, filing taxes or conducting business with a dissolved entity creates serious liability exposure. If you're unsure whether your LLC maintains active status, the South Dakota Secretary of State maintains searchable business records on sdsos.gov. Search your LLC's name immediately to verify your current filing status before the next deadline to avoid penalties or reinstatement fees.
