How to start an LLC in North Carolina

The cost

State fees only. Each part is labeled.

Filing fee$125

Paid to the state when you file. Source

State cost at filing$125

The annual report starts the year after creation. See what you owe each year.

Filing fee$125

State cost at filing$125

Registered agent fees are not included.

Form, office and method, from the official instructions.

Form: Form L-01, Articles of Organization
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Filing office: North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration
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Filing method: Online or on paper
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Registered agent: Required. An individual who lives in North Carolina or a business whose office is the registered office.
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Due dates and amounts after the LLC is formed.

Every yearApr 15

Due April 15 of each year after the year the LLC was created. The fee is $200 on paper and $203 online.

Every figure on this page comes from these official pages.

Secretary of State, business registration forms and feeshttps://www.sosnc.gov/forms/by_title/_Business_Registration
Secretary of State, Articles of Organization form and instructionshttps://www.sosnc.gov/webfiles/documents/forms/Business_Registration/limited_liability_companies/articles_of_organization.pdf
Secretary of State, annual report due dateshttps://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/annual_report_due_dates