North Carolina Business Registration Fee Calculator
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.
Your business
- Annual report$200 by paper / $203 online — one of the priciest LLC reports in the country$200.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$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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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.