The agencies state $15,160 in initial fees across 3 of the 7 items; 2 are free; 2 are set by the city, the county or a provider. Rent, build-out and equipment come on top and depend on the space.
How much does it cost to open a florist in South Dakota?
$15,160 in state fees the agencies state, across 3 of the 7 licenses, permits and registrations; 2 are free; 2 are set by the city, the county or a provider. Rent, build-out and equipment come on top.
What the state publishes for a florist in South Dakota
Every row checked against its agency’s page; the latest on Oct 21, 2026.
- Stated state fees
- $15,160initial fees across 3 of 7 items
- Free items
- 2no fee as the agency publishes it
- Set elsewhere
- 2by the city, the county or a provider
- Items in all
- 7in the order to get them
Initial fees as each agency states them, summed; renewals are not included. Where a fee depends on size or sales the range is the lowest to the highest stated. Members see each row’s fee, its renewal and the official page.
Set up the business
Item Agency Fee Articles of organization (LLC) and the annual report South Dakota Secretary of State Premium only Fictitious business name (DBA) registration South Dakota Secretary of State Premium only Employer Identification Number (EIN) Internal Revenue Service Free Register for tax
Item Agency Fee Sales tax license South Dakota Department of Revenue Free Municipal business license, where the city requires one Your city finance office Premium only Approve the space
Item Agency Fee Zoning approval, building permit and certificate of occupancy Your city or county planning and building departments Premium only Before the first hire
Item Agency Fee Reemployment assistance (unemployment) account, new hire reporting and workers’ compensation South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Premium only
What comes on top of the fees
The state publishes its fees; the space sets the rest. These work it out from your own numbers.
- Rent the business can carryMonthly sales, or seats and average check, to the base rent that fits a healthy occupancy share.Rent-to-sales calculator
- The real cost of a NNN leaseBase rent plus CAM, property taxes and insurance, each month.NNN lease calculator
- The steps in orderThe same items as a walk-through you tick off, with progress saved to your account.How to open
Fees are shown to members as published. Create an account.
Sources and dates
Secretary of State filing fee schedule and annual report instructions; 2025 House Bill 1024 (annual report fee increase, July 1, 2025); Secretary of State business name registration instructions (SDCL 37-11); IRS EIN page; Department of Revenue tax license application and sales and use tax guide (2026); bars and restaurants tax facts (July 2026); Governor’s Office of Economic Development licensing and registering guide; municipal ordinances; Municipal zoning and building ordinances; South Dakota Municipal League; Department of Labor and Regulation reemployment assistance for businesses pages and FAQ (2026 wage base and new employer rates); new hire reporting requirements; Division of Workers’ Compensation. Fees are as published by each agency on the date checked; cities and counties add their own.