What an LLC Costs in North Carolina
The North Carolina LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The filing fee for Articles of Organization (Form L-01) for a North Carolina LLC is $125.00. N.C. Secretary of State, Fees (Limited Liability Companies); N.C. Gen. Stat. § 57D-1-22(a)(1)
| LLC filing fee | The filing fee for Articles of Organization (Form L-01) for a North Carolina LLC is $125.00. |
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| Annual report | Each LLC (other than a professional LLC) must file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The first report is due by April 15 of the year after the calendar year in which the articles of organization became effective, and by April 15 of each year after that. The fee is $200.00. The report can be filed online. The Secretary of State warns that some vendors send mailings pushing "priority" or "early" annual report filing and charge fees on top of the statutory fee. |
| State franchise or minimum tax | North Carolina's franchise tax law defines "corporation" to include a limited liability company that elects to be taxed as a corporation under the Internal Revenue Code, but not otherwise to include an LLC. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-114 |
Where to get help in North Carolina
More North Carolina starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in North Carolina
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in North Carolina
- All North Carolina starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Carolina?
The filing fee for Articles of Organization (Form L-01) for a North Carolina LLC is $125.00.
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in North Carolina?
Each LLC (other than a professional LLC) must file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The first report is due by April 15 of the year after the calendar year in which the articles of organization became effective, and by April 15 of each year after that. The fee is $200.00. The report can be filed online.
What state taxes does an LLC pay in North Carolina?
North Carolina's franchise tax law defines "corporation" to include a limited liability company that elects to be taxed as a corporation under the Internal Revenue Code, but not otherwise to include an LLC.
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