LLC Cost Calculators North Carolina

North Carolina LLC Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost to form an LLC in North Carolina. Filing fee: $125. Annual Report Fee: $200. Free North Carolina LLC cost breakdown.

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Updated Aug 25, 2026

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State Filing Fee

$0$2,000

Pre-filled: Compiled multi-state LLC fee survey — pending verification against the state fee schedule

Annual Report Fee

$0$2,000

Pre-filled: North Carolina Secretary of State

Registered Agent Fee (Annual, $0 if you serve as your own)

$0$500

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Additional Details

Operating Agreement?

Years to Project

120

Year 1 Total Cost

$600.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Annual Ongoing Cost

$325.00

Detailed Breakdown

5-Year Total Cost$1,900.00

47%

Initial Formation Cost$275.00

Projected Total Cost$1,900.00

47%

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

North Carolina Quick Facts

4.0% Income Tax Rate

0.66% Property Tax Rate

$73,958 Median Income

96.6 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

LLC formation costs in North Carolina include the state filing fee ($125), the recurring annual report fee ($200/year), registered agent fees, and optional costs like an operating agreement. EIN registration with the IRS is free. This calculator provides a comprehensive first-year and multi-year cost projection for forming and maintaining an LLC in North Carolina. North Carolina charges $200 on paper and $203 online — the extra $3 is an electronic filing fee. The filing is due April 15 each year after the year of creation.

Key State Information

North Carolina LLC filing fee: $125. Annual Report Fee: $200/year. North Carolina's LLC filing fee is moderate.

Standard financial formulas Pre-filled with documented data Estimates only — not financial advice

Data Source

North Carolina Secretary of State — Annual Report Due Dates

View Original Source | Source record reviewed Aug 25, 2026 | Review target: annually

Example Calculation

Let's calculate the cost to form and maintain an LLC in North Carolina.

Forming a single-member LLC in North Carolina: state filing fee $125, registered agent service (~$125/year), EIN from IRS (free), and a DIY operating agreement (free, or $500-$1,500 with an attorney). North Carolina's annual report/franchise tax is $200/year.

Result: Year 1 total: approximately $250 (plus any optional attorney fees). Ongoing annual cost: approximately $325/year. Nationally, filing fees range from $35 (Montana) to $500 (Massachusetts) and recurring state costs range from $0 (several states) to $800/year (California) — so North Carolina's cost may be far cheaper, or more expensive, than forming elsewhere. Don't form in Delaware or Wyoming just for their reputation — you'll still need to register as a foreign LLC at home and pay both states.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in North Carolina?

The state filing fee is $125. Including a registered agent ($0 if you serve as your own, $100-$300/year for a commercial service) and an operating agreement (free to write yourself, ~$150 from a template service), expect to pay $125 to $575 to form an LLC in North Carolina. Ongoing costs are $200/year to the state, plus your registered agent.

Do I need a registered agent for my North Carolina LLC?

Yes, North Carolina requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. You can serve as your own agent for $0 if you have a North Carolina address and are willing to have it appear on the public record, or hire a commercial registered agent service for $100-$300/year.

Does North Carolina require an annual report for LLCs?

Yes. North Carolina requires a recurring filing with a fee of $200, due April 15 each year after the year of creation. Failure to file can result in administrative dissolution. North Carolina charges $200 on paper and $203 online — the extra $3 is an electronic filing fee.