Do You Need a South Dakota Registered Agent?

If you are doing a filing with the South Dakota Secretary of State and you are in need of a registered agent, URS Agents, LLC can help. We understand the filing process can sometimes be confusing, so in addition to acting as your registered agent, we can prepare and file your paperwork for you and assist you with your company's ongoing compliance. As your registered agent, we will provide our physical address where we will receive Service of Process, or any legal matters, and official state communication on your behalf. We will then forward these important notices to you electronically and include a hard copy if you so choose. By selecting URS Agents, LLC, you can have peace of mind in knowing this critical information will efficiently get to the right person at your organization every time.

How to Change Your South Dakota Registered Agent?

As a nationwide registered agent provider, URS Agents, LLC can assist you with our service in any state where you may need to register. We can also handle the filing to change to our service if you are unhappy with your current provider. We make the entire process as easy as possible and we will even absorb the state filing fee to switch to our service.
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Information on Common Business Entities in South Dakota

How to Start a Corporation in South Dakota?

South Dakota has become a popular state for incorporation. In addition to a minimal number of ongoing filing requirements, South Dakota has no corporate income tax. If you choose to incorporate here, you will need to file Articles of Incorporation. A name reservation is not required, however you may reserve your corporate name for up to 120 days for a $25 fee. The corporate name must include one of the following words or an abbreviation of the word: "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Company," or "Limited." You must designate a Registered Agent or Commercial Registered Agent who has a physical address in South Dakota. URS Agents, LLC is a Commercial Registered Agent in South Dakota.
Submit one original and one copy of the Articles of Incorporation to the Secretary of State either by mail or in person. Filing fee is $150. Filings are generally processed the same day or next in the order in which they were received. Expedited filing available is available for an additional $50.

How to Register a Foreign Corporation in South Dakota?

In order to transact business in South Dakota as a Foreign Corporation, you must file the Application for Certificate of Authority, Foreign Business Corporation. You do not need to reserve your corporate name, however you may do so for up to 120 days for a $25 fee. The corporate name must include one of the following words or an abbreviation of the word: "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Company," or "Limited." You must designate a Registered Agent or Commercial Registered Agent who has a physical address in South Dakota. URS Agents, LLC is a Commercial Registered Agent in South Dakota.
Submit one original and one copy of the Application for Certificate of Authority to the Secretary of State either by mail or in person. You must also include a Certificate of Existence from your state of incorporation dated within 90 days of your application date. This is also sometimes referred to as a Certificate of Good Standing. Filing fee is $750. Filings are generally processed the same day or next in the order in which they were received. Expedited filing is available for an additional $50.

How to Start an LLC in South Dakota?

If you choose to organize your LLC in South Dakota you will need to file Articles of Organization, Domestic Limited Liability Company. You do not need to reserve your company name, however you may do so for up to 120 days for a $25 fee. The company name must contain one of the following: "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," or one of the following abbreviations: "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC." Limited may also be abbreviated as "Ltd." and "Co." may be used as the abbreviation for Company." You must designate a Registered Agent or Commercial Registered Agent who has a physical address in South Dakota. URS Agents, LLC is a Commercial Registered Agent in South Dakota.
Submit one original and one photocopy of the Articles of Organization to the Secretary of State either by mail or in person. Filing fee is $150. Filings are generally processed the same day or next in the order in which they were received. Expedited filing is available for an additional $50.

How to Register as a Foreign LLC in South Dakota?

In order to transact business in South Dakota as a Foreign LLC, you must file the Application for Certificate of Authority, Foreign Limited Liability Company. You do not need to reserve your company name, however you may do so for up to 120 days for a $25 fee. The company name must contain one of the following: "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," or one of the following abbreviations: "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC." Limited may also be abbreviated as "Ltd." and "Co." may be used as the abbreviation for Company." You must designate a Registered Agent or Commercial Registered Agent who has a physical address in South Dakota. URS Agents, LLC is a Commercial Registered Agent in South Dakota.
Submit one original and one photocopy of the Application for Certificate of Authority to the Secretary of State either by mail or in person. You must also include a Certificate of Existence from your state of organization dated within 90 days of your application date. This is also sometimes referred to as a Certificate of Good Standing. Filing fee is $750. Filings are generally processed the same day or next in the order in which they were received. Expedited filing is available for an additional $50.