A separate legal entity that shields personal assets. Taxed by default as a sole proprietorship (one member) or partnership (more than one) unless it elects otherwise.
en a foreign (outside of North Carolina) LLC or PLLC wants to register with this state. Business Creation Articles of Organization, Professional LLC (PDF) PLLC-02 • $125.00 • Form used to register a North Carolina Professional LLC. Business Creation Application for Amended Certificate of Authority (PDF) PLLC-03 • $50.00 • Form used
| Filing | Fee | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report (LLC) | $200 | Due by April 15 every year. |
About $200 a year to stay in good standing at today’s fees, counting only recurring filings and spreading anything filed less often across the years between. One-time filings and taxes are excluded.
Due by April 15 every year.
Online $203.00* Paper $200.00 Partnerships (LLP and LLLP) Start with the day your fiscal year ends.
The deadlines above are the rules. Your actual dates depend on when you form, so the calendar is built from your formation date — free, no account.
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