Blog · Year one
Your North Carolina LLC's first 90 days, in order
Once the Secretary of State files your Articles, the next steps are an EIN, a bank account in the LLC's exact name, an assumed name certificate at the county if you use a brand, NC Department of Revenue registration if you sell taxable goods or hire, and a reminder for April 15 of next year.
State fee
$125
EIN
Free from the IRS
Assumed name
$26 at the county
First report
April 15, next year
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.
Days 1 to 7: EIN and bank
Get the EIN from the IRS, then open the bank account with the filed Articles.
Official sourceDays 7 to 30: name and taxes
Record any trade name at your county Register of Deeds for $26. Register with NCDOR for sales or withholding tax if they apply.
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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.
Day 90 and beyond
Sign the operating agreement, keep minutes, and put April 15 on the calendar: the first $200 annual report is due the year after you form.
Official sourceFrequently asked questions
Is there a first-year report?
No separate initial report. The first annual report is due April 15 of the year after formation.
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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.