LLC · North Carolina · 2026

What an LLC really costs in North Carolina

Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in North Carolina, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$125

Articles of Organization (Form L-01)

First year with the state

~$325

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$125

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $374 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • North Carolina LLC annual reportEvery year by April 15. Due April 15 each year, starting the year after formation. Online filing adds a small e-filing fee (~$2-3).$200

How fast

  • 24-hour+$100
  • Same-day (received by 12 noon ET)+$200

Questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Carolina?

North Carolina charges $125 to file the Articles of Organization (Form L-01).

What does an LLC cost every year in North Carolina?

North Carolina LLC annual report: $200, every year by April 15 (Due April 15 each year, starting the year after formation. Online filing adds a small e-filing fee (~$2-3).).

Can I expedite an LLC filing in North Carolina?

Yes: 24-hour for $100, Same-day (received by 12 noon ET) for $200, on top of the filing fee.

What if my LLC was formed in another state?

To do business in North Carolina you register as a foreign entity: Application for Certificate of Authority (Form L-09), $250.

Not sure an LLC is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in North Carolina.

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Source: https://sosnc.gov/fees/by_title/_Business_Registration/ · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.