Short answer: Annual Report, $203, annual. Due: April 15 of every year following the year of formation.
We've pulled these figures from the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
North Carolina report at a glance
- Report name
- Annual Report
- Fee
- $203 $200 via paper or $203 when filed online via credit card.
- How often
- annual
- Due
- April 15 of every year following the year of formation
- Late penalty
- Administrative dissolution. Reinstatement requires paying a $100 application fee plus $200 for every delinquent year.
- Dissolution risk
- Administrative dissolution for failure to file.
Taxes that ride along
North Carolina LLCs generally benefit from passthrough taxation on state personal income returns. Flat personal state income tax rate of 3.99%.
How North Carolina compares
North Carolina's recurring report fee is $203. That's the 7th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so North Carolina runs $168 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $203 | 7 of 51 |
| Alabama | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| South Carolina | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| Tennessee | $300 | 4 of 51 |
| West Virginia | $25 | 29 of 51 |
| Georgia | $60 | 19 of 51 |
North Carolina fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $203 | annual, April 15 of every year following the year of formation |
| Certificate of good standing | $15 |
Annual report and deadlines: North Carolina questions
When is the North Carolina LLC annual report due?
April 15 of every year following the year of formation
How much is the North Carolina annual report fee?
$203. $200 via paper or $203 when filed online via credit card.
What happens if I file my North Carolina annual report late?
Administrative dissolution. Reinstatement requires paying a $100 application fee plus $200 for every delinquent year.
Can North Carolina dissolve my LLC for not filing?
Administrative dissolution for failure to file.
Where do I file the North Carolina report?
With the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed.