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How Much Does an LLC Cost in North Carolina?

Forming an LLC in North Carolina costs $125 to file, then about $200 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $125 up front and about $25 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Verified against official North Carolina sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

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Estimated annual cost
$200.00/ year
  • Annual report
    $200 by paper / $203 online — one of the priciest LLC reports in the country
    $200.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $125.00
One-time total: $125.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

What determines business cost in North Carolina?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($125 LLC / $125 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

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

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $125. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in North Carolina?

About $200 per year: a $200 annual report.

How much does it cost to incorporate in North Carolina?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $125, then about $25 per year in report fees.

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Official North Carolina resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

sosnc.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.