How to Register a Business in North Dakota
To register your business in North Dakota, you must file a Certificate of Authority Application: Foreign Limited Liability Company with the North Dakota Secretary of State (SOS).
Business Name Reservation in North Dakota
You can reserve your business name with the North Dakota Secretary of State (SOS) by downloading and completing a Reserve Name Application and mailing or faxing it, together with your filing fee.
Steps to Form an LLC in North Dakota
Below are the four steps that you need to follow in order to conduct an LLC name search in North Dakota:
- Follow the North Dakota LLC Naming Guidelines
- Check Name Availability
- Reserve the Name
- Register Your North Dakota LLC
Finding Articles of Incorporation in North Dakota
To find articles of incorporation in North Dakota, visit the Secretary of State website, click on “Records Search” from the main page, and search the database of every legally registered corporation in the state.
Incorporating a Business in North Dakota
To start a corporation in North Dakota, file Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State’s office. This document must include the corporation’s name, addresses, incorporators, duration, and directors.
Starting a Nonprofit in North Dakota
To start a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in North Dakota, file Articles of Incorporation through the Secretary of State’s FirstStop portal.
Registered Agent Requirements in North Dakota
Basic requirements to be a Registered Agent in North Dakota include being a state resident over 18 or a commercial agent service registered with the Secretary of State.
Filing Article of Organization for an LLC
Before operating, an LLC in North Dakota must file an article of organization to formally register the LLC with the state.