How to Apply for an SD C Corporation

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The South Dakota Secretary of State is the official in charge of keeping track of every business. If a C Corporation is registered in South Dakota, you can look it up with the South Dakota Secretary of State website. When starting a C Corporation, it needs to be registered with the Secretary of State.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.


Here's where I go to get the latest link to find a C Corporation in South Dakota: South Dakota Secretary of State

When you have your result, there will usually be several pieces of information about the C Corporation.

  • Registered Name
  • Registration Number
  • Company Status
  • Contact Address
  • Agent of Service in South Dakota
  • Registered Agent Address
  • Telephone

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