North Carolina LLC

Starting an LLC in NC requires filing Articles of Organization with the North Carolina Secretary of State and paying the associated $125 filing fee. You’ll also need to set your business up with a registered agent, EIN and bank account, and pay ongoing fees.

Want to get everything done quick and easy? We’ve gone through painstaking efforts to make sure we include everything you need to start doing business immediately. We even include the foundation for your entire North Carolina business presence: a free website domain for a year, along with free use of your own pre-built website, linked business email, SSL for security, and a North Carolina business phone number for 90 days.

The bottom line? We charge a one-time fee of $277, including registered agent service and state fees, to offer you the most affordable and comprehensive LLC formation package in the state. No additional upfront cost, and you can cancel anytime. Like to do things on your own? See our DIY Guide below for more details.

What are the benefits of an LLC in NC?

The North Carolina LLC is designed to provide a flexible tax structure, and—more importantly—implement a distinct separation between your personal assets and business assets. While a North Carolina Corporation can also give you liability protection, corporations are generally more expensive and rigidly structured.

Forming an LLC in NC allows you to claim business taxes on your personal tax return, and thus avoid corporate taxes. Or—if it makes sense for your business—you can choose to file as a corporation or an S-corp. Bottom line: an LLC gives you options.

Use our free tool below to begin filling out your Articles of Organization. We’ll save your progress, so feel free to take your time. When you’re ready to create your LLC, you can hire us and we’ll file for you or you can submit the forms yourself.