Foreign LLCs and corporations apply for a certificate of authority ($250), appoint an NC registered agent and then file NC annual reports.
NC Department of the Secretary of StateNorth Carolina General StatutesNC Department of the Secretary of State fee schedule and the North Carolina General Statutes reviewed October 30, 2026. Confirm current fees with the Business Registration Division before filing.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.
- Filed online with the NC Secretary of State
- We track your April 15 annual report
- Cited to NC General Statutes 57D and 55
- Talk to a filer: (386) 465-3937
The forks in the road.
LLC annual report
Due April 15 each year beginning the year after formation (G.S. 57D-2-24). $200 state fee, plus $3 when paid online by card.
North Carolina General StatutesWhat to have ready
- Get a certificate of existence from your home state
- Appoint an NC agent
- File the application ($250)
- Calendar the NC annual report
Registering an Out-of-State LLC or Corporation in North Carolina
Registering an Out-of-State LLC or Corporation in North Carolina
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North Carolina law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | North Carolina rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | $250 for a foreign LLC or corporation. | NC Department of the Secretary of State |
| LLC annual report | Due April 15 each year beginning the year after formation (G.S. 57D-2-24). $200 state fee, plus $3 when paid online by card. | North Carolina General Statutes |
Related North Carolina reading.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.
What North Carolina owners ask us
Only if your name is not available in NC; you may then adopt an alternate name.
North Carolina General StatutesYes. You can file directly with the NC Business Registration Division for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
NC Department of the Secretary of State