North Carolina - Corporation

Form your new Corporation in North Carolina

Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirments to form and maintain a North Carolina Corporation.

Initial Filing Requirements:

State Filling Fee:

The minimum filing fee in the state of North Carolina is $240.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.

Corporate Name Identifiers:

The name that you choose for a North Carolina corporation must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized North Carolina business entity and any reserved names on record. The name of the corporation must contain one of the following words as a corporate identifier:

Corporation, Company", "Incorporated", "Limited" or the abbreviation "Corp.", "Co.", "Inc." or "Ltd."

Specific Purpose Requirements:

North Carolina does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.

Directors:

North Carolina has the following director requirements for a corporation.

Directors are not required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Incorporation.

Officers:

Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) are not required to be listed in the articles / certificate of incorporation.

Stock Information:

The "standard" number of authorized shares in North Carolina is 1000 shares, with "no-par" value. An increase in the number of authorized shares or par value may affect the initial filing fees.

Annual Filing Requirements:

There is an Annual Report that must be received by the state of North Carolina by the 15th day of 3rd month after the fiscal year end. The fee for this filing is: $20.00

Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:

Secretary Of State
Corporate Division
PO Box 29525

Raleigh, NC 27626-0525

Taxes:

For more information on taxes, visit the State of North Carolina Tax Information Website.

S Corporation:

S Corporation status is recognized by the State of North Carolina. A state election, separate from the federal election, is not required.

License Requirements:

North Carolina requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.

If you would like assistance in determining what licenses you need to obtain, and and to obtain the forms online, you can visit one of our recommended partners BusinessLicenses.com

Special Requirements (if any):

None

If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form, or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.