Mostly no. Cities lost the general privilege license tax on July 1, 2015 (G.S. 160A-211 repealed), and the statewide $50 professional privilege license in G.S. 105-41 was repealed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2024.
North Carolina General StatutesNC Department of RevenueNC 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
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The forks in the road.
Statewide professional license
G.S. 105-41 is marked repealed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2024.
North Carolina General StatutesWhat still applies
Zoning, occupational licensing boards and NCDOR tax registration.
NC Department of RevenueWhat to have ready
- Check zoning
- Check your licensing board
- Register with NCDOR if needed
Does North Carolina Still Have a Privilege License?
North Carolina law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | North Carolina rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide professional license | G.S. 105-41 is marked repealed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2024. | North Carolina General Statutes |
| What still applies | Zoning, occupational licensing boards and NCDOR tax registration. | NC Department of Revenue |
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
Not for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2024.
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