North Carolina LLC cost
North Carolina LLC Cost (2026)
Official North Carolina LLC Articles of Organization fee ($125), annual report ($200), and first-year cost estimate.
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Quick cost snapshot
Fees checked: October 27, 2026 (America/New_York).
Formation filing fee
Articles of Organization: $125.
Source: NC SOS Business Registration — LLC fees; G.S. 57D-1-22.
Name reservation
Application for reserved name: $10.
Source: NC SOS LLC fees.
Annual report
Annual report statutory fee: $200. Online filing commonly totals $203 with a $3 credit-card electronic-filing fee (or about $202 with ACH per SOS FAQ materials).
Due April 15 each year after the year the LLC was formed (first report the calendar year after formation).
Source: NC SOS LLC fees; Annual Reports FAQ; G.S. 57D-2-24.
Franchise / privilege tax
No separate SOS flat franchise tax like Delaware’s $400. North Carolina Department of Revenue franchise/income rules may still apply to some entities — confirm with NCDOR; not legal/tax advice.
Registered agent
A North Carolina registered agent with a NC street address is required.
Publication requirement
None.
Expedite fees
Confirm current expedite options on the SOSNC business filing portal.
First-year cost estimate
| Approach | Rough first calendar year |
|---|---|
| DIY | ~$125 (first annual report typically the following year by April 15) |
| Year 2 onward | +$200 (+ online convenience fees) |
| With formation service | $125 + service package |
FAQ
When is the first NC LLC annual report due?
April 15 of the year after the year of formation, then every April 15.
Sources
Checked October 27, 2026.