Form a Business in North Carolina

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in North Carolina. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

North Carolina at a glance

LLC filing fee$125

Corporation filing fee$125

DBA fee$26

Annual report$200 annual

Franchise taxNone

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