Valley City · Barnes County
Forming an LLC in Valley City, North Dakota
The 'City of Bridges' on the Sheyenne River, home to Valley City State University and a regional health and retail hub. Your LLC is filed once with the North Dakota Secretary of State through FirstStop ($135). Local rules: Valley City's forms list covers building permits and specific regulated activities; confirm with the city auditor whether your activity needs a permit.
State fee
LLC $135 · Corp $100
Annual report
LLC Nov 15 ($50)
Local office
City of Valley City
Filed with
ND Secretary of State
Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee.
Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee.
Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee.
What Valley City owners need locally
City of Valley City: 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND 58072.
- Valley City's forms list covers building permits and specific regulated activities; confirm with the city auditor whether your activity needs a permit.
- Downtown storefronts in the historic district should confirm sign and building permit rules before renovation.
Step-by-step
- Pick a name with LLC or Limited Liability Company and check it on FirstStop.
- File Articles of Organization ($135). We file the same business day.
- Get an EIN (included in Pro and Complete).
- Register for sales tax or withholding with the Office of State Tax Commissioner if needed.
- Handle local permits, then file the $50 annual report every November 15.
Renovating before the permit
Historic downtown buildings often need building permits for changes that look minor. Get the permit in the LLC's name before work starts.
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Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee.
Worked example: A downtown Valley City coffee shop LLC
Food service also needs a North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services food license.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Corp USA Pro package | $349 |
| North Dakota LLC Articles of Organization (state fee) | $135 |
| Known day-one total | $484 |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Valley City business license?
North Dakota has no general state license, and Valley City's published forms target specific activities. Ask the city auditor about your exact business.
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Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee.
Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee.