North Dakota LLC and North Dakota Corporation

Filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State Corporations Division

North Dakota Corporation Names

The North Dakota Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Company" or "Limited." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

North Dakota Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The North Dakota Limited Liability Company (North Dakota LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company," "LLC" or "L.L.C." The name of a North Dakota limited liability company may not include such words as "bank," "banker," or "banking," or any other word or words of like import. The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person at least 18 years of age.
Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

The aggregate number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue must be stated in the articles.

Registered Agent

A corporation must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. North Dakota prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

Corporate Records

A shareholder list and minutes of shareholders' meetings must be kept at the registered office or principal office of the corporation.