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Sun Document Filings can form a North Dakota LLC fast! Focus on forming your North Dakota LLC business plan and let us form your North Dakota LLC. Sun can form a North Dakota limited liablity company or register a North Dakota LLC correctly the first time. Let us make the North Dakota LLC formation process quick and painless for you by preparing and filing a North Dakota LLC Articles of Organization with the North Dakota Secretary of State on your behalf. Your time is better spent forming your North Dakota LLC business plan for a successful North Dakota LLC. Protect your assets and form a North Dakota single member LLC or a North Dakota multi-member LLC.

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How do I form a North Dakota LLC?

There is no need to ask, "How do I form a North Dakota LLC?" because we know how to form a North Dakota LLC from start to finish. First, we check LLC name availability with the North Dakota Secretary of State. Second, we prepare a North Dakota LLC Articles of Organization. Third, before we form a North Dakota LLC, we verify that the Articles of Organization are free of errors. Fourth, we will register a North Dakota LLC by filing a North Dakota LLC Articles of Organization with the North Dakota Secretary of State. Fifth, after the North Dakota Secretary of State files a North Dakota LLC Articles of Organization, we will return the filed document to you. We make forming a North Dakota LLC simple and fast!

What is a North Dakota LLC?

A North Dakota LLC or North Dakota limited liability company is a type of business entity that is independent of its owner(s). A North Dakota LLC can consist of one or more members which may be individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, associations, corporations, other limited liablity companies (LLC), or other business entitites as allowed by the state of formation. The members of a North Dakota LLC are afforded limited liablity similar to shareholders of a corporation and are allowed pass-through taxation benefits that is comparable to a partnership. Forming a North Dakota LLC can be the best of both worlds.

What are the advantages of forming a North Dakota LLC?

A North Dakota LLC or North Dakota Limited Liability Company combines the advantages of a corporation and a partnership. The members of a North Dakota LLC are allowed limited liability protection of a North Dakota corporation with the pass-through taxation of a partnership. All personal assets of the members are protected from creditors for debt and from judgments against a North Dakota LLC. Provided a member did not use their personal assets to secure loans or personally guarantee the debt for a North Dakota LLC. Unlike a Sub-Chapter S Corporation whose shareholders are limited to 75, there is no limit to how many members a North Dakota LLC can have. For the flexibility and taxation benefits, LLC’s have become very desirable to business owners.

How do I decide if I should form a North Dakota LLC or North Dakota S corporation?

- Most business owners that decide to form a North Dakota limited liablity company (LLC) do so because of its flexibility in taxation.
- A North Dakota S corporation eliminates double taxation but it lacks the flexibility of a North Dakota LLC in distribution of income to the owners.
- A North Dakota LLC can have several classes of membership interests and can consist of one or more members (in most states) which may be individuals, partnerships, limited partnerships, trusts, estates, associations, corporations, foreign nationals, other limited liability companies or other business entities.
- A North Dakota S corporation can only be owned my individuals, issue only one type of stock, and is limited to no more then 75 shareholders.
- For more information, view our Entity Comparison Table. The Entity Comparison Table will show the advantages and disadvantages of different types of business entities.
- If you decide to form a North Dakota S corporation instead of forming a North Dakota LLC, click here for incorporation services.

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Who controls or manages a North Dakota LLC?

A North Dakota LLC is owned and organized by its members. Members to a North Dakota LLC are the equivalent as partners are to a partnership or shareholders in a corporation. Members have the option of managing a North Dakota LLC themselves or if they prefer, they can choose to elect managers to operate a North Dakota LLC. Managers are agents of the company and have the authority to bind the company to third parties. The flexibility in management is one of the reasons LLC’s are so appealing.

How many people or business entities are required to form a North Dakota LLC?

In most states, only one entity or one person is required to form a North Dakota LLC. In terms of taxation, the IRS does recognize single member North Dakota LLC’s and allows pass-through taxation. Although the Internal Revenue Service allows one member North Dakota LLC’s with pass-through taxation, some states may not afford equal treatment to single member North Dakota LLC’s. To avoid any surprises, we recommend that you speak with your accountant or tax preparer to find out how the tax laws in your state would affect your single member North Dakota LLC prior to organization.

What titles are owners in a North Dakota LLC ?

A North Dakota LLC is allowed to have the titles member(s), manager(s), or manging members.

How is a North Dakota LLC taxed ?

At the Federal Level -

A North Dakota LLC may be classified for federal income tax purposes as a sole proprietorship (referred to as an entity to be disregarded as separate from its owner), partnership or a corporation. If a North Dakota LLC has only one owner, it will automatically be considered to be a sole proprietorship (referred to as an entity to be disregarded as separate from its owner), unless an election is made to be treated as a corporation. If a North Dakota LLC has two or more owners, it will automatically be considered to be a partnership unless an election is made to be treated as a corporation. If a North Dakota LLC does not elect its classification, a default classification of partnership (multi-member North Dakota LLC) or sole proprietorship (single member North Dakota LLC) will apply.

At the state level -

Your North Dakota LLC may be treated differently for tax purposes then at the federal level. Since each state is different, we recommend that you speak to your accountant or tax preparer who specializes in North Dakota tax law for specific tax questions.

How do I obtain an EIN or Employer Identification number or Tax Payer ID number for my North Dakota LLC?

After we complete a North Dakota LLC formation on your behalf, we offer supporting services. We can obtain an employer identification number (an EIN) for your North Dakota LLC. An EIN is required to open a bank account, hire employees, and to start business credit for your North Dakota LLC. If you purchase our premium package, EIN obtainment is included for your North Dakota LLC.

How do I obtain or prepare a North Dakota LLC operating agreement?

Often times, you can hire an attorney or paralegal to prepare the operating agreement for your North Dakota LLC but that could be very costly. If you purchase our premium package, Sun will prepare the initial operating agreement (standard language) for your North Dakota LLC and include meeting minutes (MS Word format) that you can prepare as needed.

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What is a North Dakota LLC operating agreement and why is it so important for my North Dakota LLC?

A North Dakota LLC operating agreement serves as a blueprint for your North Dakota LLC. The operating agreement contains the rights, privileges, and powers of the members and managers. A North Dakota LLC operating agreement will contain the names and addresses of each member and manager. A North Dakota LLC operating agreement will specifiy the percentage each member owns of a North Dakota LLC. A North Dakota LLC operating agreement will also indicate the capital contribution of each North Dakota LLC member. A North Dakota LLC operating agreement normally outlines how it can be amended or changed at a future date. Often there is mention of how long a North Dakota LLC is allowed to operate, the date of dissolution, or if a North Dakota LLC has perpetual existence until the members agree to dissolve a North Dakota LLC.

Another important part of a North Dakota LLC operating agreement is to create "rules" on how a North Dakota LLC can open a bank account, take out loans, write checks, enter into contracts, obtain business credit, and issue membership certificates to its members. As a North Dakota LLC member, the most important reason for an operating agreement besides that most states require one by law, is that it protects each members' personal interest, capital contributed, and a detailed outline of the rights and privledges each member is afforded.

What is a North Dakota LLC seal?

After a North Dakota LLC prepares its operating agreement or has Sun prepare a North Dakota LLC operating agreement, a North Dakota LLC will need a North Dakota LLC seal. What is a North Dakota LLC seal? A North Dakota LLC seal is a handheld device that imprints paper with a North Dakota LLC's name, state of formation, and date a North Dakota LLC was formed. Many banks and other lending institutes require a North Dakota LLC to possess and use a North Dakota LLC seal on business documents or loan papers. All North Dakota LLC kits that Sun sells contain a handheld North Dakota LLC seal embosser.

What is a North Dakota LLC kit?

A North Dakota LLC kit is typically a hardbound binder that contains all of a North Dakota LLC's important documents such as the North Dakota Articles of Organization, operating agreement, and meeting minutes. All of the North Dakota LLC kits that Sun sells include the North Dakota LLC's name hot stamped (professional imprint of the North Dakota LLC's name) on the spine of the kit. Most North Dakota LLC kits come with a slipcase to keep the binder safe. Some North Dakota LLC kits are made with a slipcase built in. The choice is yours.

Another important part of a North Dakota LLC kit is the membership certificates. All of the North Dakota LLC kits that Sun sells contain 20 custom membership certificates that include the North Dakota LLC's name, date and jurisdiction of formation, and the title of member (s) or manager (s) below the signature lines. If you have already formed your North Dakota LLC, you can order a North Dakota LLC kit by clicking here. We have a selection of high quality North Dakota LLC kits that come in array of styles and colors. Best of all, standard shipping is always free.

Now that you have formed your North Dakota LLC, obtained your EIN from the IRS, prepared the North Dakota LLC operating agreement, issued membership certificates, and used your North Dakota LLC seal embosser, it is time to verify which local city and/or county tax licenses your North Dakota LLC business will need. The best place to start is your city hall or county recorder's office. Take the time to verify your area's business licensing requirements. For those of you who plan to run your North Dakota LLC out of your home, check with your city or county to find out if a work at home permit is required. Once your licensing requirements are met, it is time to start operating your North Dakota LLC.

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