State filing requirements for South Dakota.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Business/FilingSearch.aspx |
| Link: | https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Business/RegistrationInstr.aspx |
| Fee: | $30 |
| Processing: | 20 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Business/FilingSearch.aspx |
| Link: | https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Business/AnnualReportInstr.aspx |
| Due: | Annually, by the end of the month of your incorporation anniversary |
| Fee: | $10.00 |
Charity registration
Not required for South Dakota.
Income/franchise tax exemption
Not required for South Dakota.
Sales tax exemption
Not required for South Dakota.
Tax department
Not required for South Dakota.
Raffles (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| Link: | https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/raffles.aspx |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
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