LLC Annual/Biennial Compliance and Good-Standing Packet
SOUTH DAKOTA LLC ANNUAL-REPORT AND GOOD-STANDING PACKET
1. ENTITY RECORD
| Item | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Exact LLC name | [________________________________] |
| South Dakota business ID | [________________________________] |
| Domestic or foreign LLC | ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign |
| Anniversary month | [________________________________] |
| Current status | [________________________________] |
2. CALENDAR AND FEES
Annual reports are due every year on the first day of the anniversary month of the initial filing.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Online annual report | $55 |
| Paper annual report | $70 |
| Delinquent-report late fee | $50 |
3. REPORT REVIEW
☐ Jurisdiction of formation, principal executive office, and South Dakota registered agent reviewed.
☐ Manager names/addresses listed if manager-managed; member-managed LLC leaves that section blank as instructed.
☐ Beneficial-interest field treated as optional on the current paper form.
☐ Authorized signature, accepted report, and receipt retained.
4. DELINQUENCY GATE
☐ Current status and all delinquent years confirmed before filing.
☐ Reinstatement used if the entity is no longer active; delinquent reports and fees are included as required.
5. SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- South Dakota Secretary of State — LLC Annual Report Form
- South Dakota Secretary of State — Fee Schedule
- South Dakota Business Services
Anniversary timing, current online/paper fees, $50 late fee, and report fields were verified on 2026-07-27. The current fee schedule controls over the older fee printed on the archived paper-form revision.
About This Template
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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