How To Start A North Dakota Sole Proprietorship
Starting your first business can seem like a huge task. But taking the process step by step helps make it manageable. One of the first things to work on is setting up a business structure, which establishes how your company is legally organized and can impact things like taxes, liability, and record-keeping requirements. In this […]
How To Fill Out The North Dakota LLC Articles of Organization
The North Dakota LLC Articles of Organization is the official document filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State to establish a Limited Liability Company. After the filing is approved by the state, the business can officially begin operating and register for the necessary business licenses and permits. While it’s not a super difficult document to […]
How To Form A Corporation In North Dakota
The Corporation is a business structure that provides personal liability protection by separating the owner’s personal assets from the assets of the business. Thus, a corporation is liable for the actions and finances of the business, while the owners (known as shareholders) are not. Corporation Pros Corporations provide liability protection for the shareholders A corporation can […]
How To Get A Free North Dakota EIN
Not every small business will need one, but a common registration for many businesses in North Dakota is the Employer Identification Number, otherwise known as an EIN. This number is used as a business’s identification for tax purposes and is required for various business activities, such as opening a bank account, hiring employees, and filing […]
How To File A North Dakota Annual Report
One requirement of maintaining a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or corporation in North Dakota is filing an Annual Report. The Report confirms and updates the company’s information each year with the North Dakota Secretary of State. Related: How to form an LLC in North Dakota Who Needs to File an Annual Report? Domestic and foreign corporations […]
North Dakota Business License Basics
Starting a small business in North Dakota often means registering with several federal, state, and local agencies. Let’s review common North Dakota business license registrations so your business starts off right. Related: Guide to starting a business in North Dakota Setting Up the Business Before you can apply for business licenses, you should first establish […]
Guide To Hiring Employees In North Dakota
Hiring your first employee as a new business owner is both an exciting and frightening experience. Not only do you have a person relying on you to pay them so they can provide for their family while balancing the cash flow needs of your business, but there is also a lot of paperwork and laws […]
How To Get A North Dakota Certificate of Resale
A North Dakota Certificate of Resale, also known as a resale license or reseller’s permit, is a document that allows businesses to avoid paying sales tax on products that are purchased from wholesalers or manufacturers for the purpose of reselling them to customers. Learn more about how the North Dakota Certificate of Resale works, how […]
How To Register For A North Dakota Sales Tax Permit
Most businesses starting in North Dakota selling a product or offering certain services will need to register for a sales tax permit. This is commonly referred to as a seller’s permit, sales tax license, sales tax number, or sales tax registration. Check out the rest of this guide to determine who needs a sales tax […]
Should You Use A North Dakota Registered Agent Service?
A North Dakota registered agent (also referred to as a resident agent or statutory agent in some states) is a person or company designated to be the official point of contact for a company. The purpose of a registered agent is to receive service of process (legal mail such as a summons, subpoena, or lawsuit) […]