A North Dakota LLC name must contain "limited liability company", "LLC" or "L.L.C." Corporations must include "company", "corporation", "incorporated", "limited" or an abbreviation.
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- North Dakota N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1 & N.D.C.C. ch. 10-19.1 statutory references
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Corporate names
"company", "corporation", "incorporated", "limited" or an abbreviation.
North Dakota Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Search existing names on FirstStop
- Add the required ending
- File promptly
North Dakota LLC Name Rules
Keep the requirements separate.
| Requirement | Rule / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| LLC names | "limited liability company", "LLC" or "L.L.C." | North Dakota Secretary of State |
| Corporate names | "company", "corporation", "incorporated", "limited" or an abbreviation. | North Dakota Secretary of State |
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