{"id":17362,"date":"2026-08-10T01:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T01:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/?p=17362"},"modified":"2026-09-18T22:46:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T22:46:49","slug":"north-carolina-business-entity-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/start\/llc\/north-carolina-business-entity-search\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Business Entity Search Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17362\" class=\"elementor elementor-17362\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98f6957 sectionfreeregister afterbreadcrumb elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98f6957\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-635b48a\" data-id=\"635b48a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b8fca3 sectionheading elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b8fca3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">North Carolina Business Entity Search in 2026<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd2945b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd2945b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To do a North Carolina business entity search, visit the <strong>North Carolina Secretary of State\u2019s<\/strong> Business Registration Search website. It is easy to use, works well on all devices, and shows results quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aba3953 sectionheading elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aba3953\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Official North Carolina Business Records Search<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa8af3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"faa8af3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.trustpilot-widget {\r\n    zoom: 1.3;\r\n    transform-origin: left center;\r\n    margin-left: -25px !important;\r\n    margin-top: 10px !important;\r\n    overflow: visible 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elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab6111b llcsec-logosec\" data-id=\"ab6111b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-113584f elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"113584f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/online_services\/search\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Search NC Business Records<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9070828 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"9070828\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0708f39\" data-id=\"0708f39\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f21e0d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f21e0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-id=\"3083e28\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f45559b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f45559b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- North Carolina Business Name Review Widget -->\r\n<div id=\"br-check-widget\"\r\n  style=\"width:100%;margin:24px 0;padding:36px 32px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(16,24,40,.06);font-family:inherit;box-sizing:border-box;\">\r\n\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\" id=\"check-a-north-carolina-business-name\">\r\n    Check a North Carolina Business Name\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:15px;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.6;\">\r\n    Enter your proposed business name, then review it in the official\r\n    North Carolina Secretary of State Business Registration database before filing.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <label for=\"br-entity-name\"\r\n    style=\"display:block;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#111827;\">\r\n    Proposed Business Name\r\n  <\/label>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display:flex;border:2px solid #c7d2fe;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\">\r\n\r\n    <input\r\n      id=\"br-entity-name\"\r\n      type=\"text\"\r\n      placeholder=\"Enter a business name\"\r\n      autocomplete=\"off\"\r\n      style=\"flex:1;padding:16px;font-size:16px;border:none;outline:none;color:#111827;min-width:0;\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n    <button\r\n      type=\"button\"\r\n      onclick=\"brReviewName()\"\r\n      aria-label=\"Review business name\"\r\n      style=\"background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border:none;padding:0 24px;cursor:pointer;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;\">\r\n      Review Name\r\n    <\/button>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Review Result -->\r\n  <div id=\"br-result\" style=\"display:none;margin-top:24px;\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n\r\n    <div\r\n      style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbe4ee;border-radius:10px;padding:22px;\">\r\n\r\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">\r\n        Review This Name in Official NC Records\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.6;\">\r\n        Proposed name:\r\n        <strong id=\"br-name-echo\" style=\"color:#111827;\"><\/strong>\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.6;\">\r\n        Search the North Carolina Secretary of State database for the same or\r\n        similar business names. A database search helps with name research,\r\n        while the state makes the final determination when a filing is submitted.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\r\n\r\n        <a\r\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/online_services\/search\/Business_Registration_Results\"\r\n          target=\"_blank\"\r\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n          style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:13px 20px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;\">\r\n          Search Official NC Records\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <button\r\n          type=\"button\"\r\n          onclick=\"brCopyName()\"\r\n          id=\"br-copy-btn\"\r\n          style=\"background:#fff;color:#2563eb;border:1px solid #2563eb;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 20px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;\">\r\n          Copy Business Name\r\n        <\/button>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Formation Options -->\r\n    <div\r\n      style=\"background:#f0fdf4;border:1px solid #bbf7d0;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin-top:18px;\">\r\n\r\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">\r\n        Ready to Start Your Business?\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.6;\">\r\n        Choose the type of business you plan to create in North Carolina.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <label\r\n        style=\"display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;\">\r\n        <input\r\n          type=\"radio\"\r\n          name=\"br-entity-type\"\r\n          value=\"llc\"\r\n          checked\r\n          style=\"margin-right:10px;\"\r\n        >\r\n        Create an LLC\r\n      <\/label>\r\n\r\n      <label\r\n        style=\"display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;\">\r\n        <input\r\n          type=\"radio\"\r\n          name=\"br-entity-type\"\r\n          value=\"corporation\"\r\n          style=\"margin-right:10px;\"\r\n        >\r\n        Create a Corporation\r\n      <\/label>\r\n\r\n      <label\r\n        style=\"display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;\">\r\n        <input\r\n          type=\"radio\"\r\n          name=\"br-entity-type\"\r\n          value=\"nonprofit\"\r\n          style=\"margin-right:10px;\"\r\n        >\r\n        Create a Nonprofit\r\n      <\/label>\r\n\r\n      <button\r\n        type=\"button\"\r\n        onclick=\"brStartFiling()\"\r\n        style=\"background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:8px;padding:15px 32px;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;\">\r\n        Start Your North Carolina Filing &nbsp;&#8594;\r\n      <\/button>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\nfunction brReviewName() {\r\n  var input = document.getElementById('br-entity-name');\r\n  var name = input.value.trim();\r\n\r\n  if (!name) {\r\n    input.focus();\r\n    return;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  document.getElementById('br-name-echo').textContent = name;\r\n  document.getElementById('br-result').style.display = 'block';\r\n}\r\n\r\nfunction brCopyName() {\r\n  var name = document.getElementById('br-entity-name').value.trim();\r\n  var button = document.getElementById('br-copy-btn');\r\n\r\n  if (!name) return;\r\n\r\n  if (navigator.clipboard) {\r\n    navigator.clipboard.writeText(name).then(function() {\r\n      button.textContent = 'Name Copied';\r\n      setTimeout(function() {\r\n        button.textContent = 'Copy Business Name';\r\n      }, 1800);\r\n    });\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n\r\nfunction brStartFiling() {\r\n  var selected = document.querySelector(\r\n    'input[name=\"br-entity-type\"]:checked'\r\n  );\r\n\r\n  var type = selected ? selected.value : 'llc';\r\n\r\n  var url =\r\n    'https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/start\/' +\r\n    '?utm_source=corner' +\r\n    '&utm_medium=seo' +\r\n    '&utm_campaign=northcarolina' +\r\n    '&utm_content=' + encodeURIComponent(type);\r\n\r\n  window.open(url, '_blank');\r\n}\r\n\r\ndocument.getElementById('br-entity-name').addEventListener(\r\n  'keydown',\r\n  function(e) {\r\n    if (e.key === 'Enter') {\r\n      e.preventDefault();\r\n      brReviewName();\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n);\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647073b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"647073b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/North-Carolina-Business-Entity-Search-in-2026.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina business entity search showing a business lookup interface, entity records, LLC and corporation options, and the North Carolina state map\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"700\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<p>\n  The North Carolina Secretary of State maintains the state&#8217;s Business Registration database for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other business entities on its records. The public search can help you confirm a legal name, SOSID, entity status, formation date, registered agent, addresses, and filed documents before you rely on a company record.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Use the state registry as a starting point for business research. A Secretary of State record confirms information held in the business registry, but it does not by itself prove that a company holds every required license, is financially sound, or is suitable for a specific transaction.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-search-a-business-entity-in-north-carolina\">\n  How to Search a Business Entity in North Carolina\n<\/h2>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/north-carolina-business-entity-search-step-by-step.jpg\"\n  alt=\"Steps for searching a business entity in the North Carolina Secretary of State database\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"675\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<p>\n  The North Carolina Secretary of State provides several ways to locate a business record. Start with the information you already have, then broaden the search if the exact legal name is uncertain.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-open-the-official-north-carolina-business-registry\">\n  Step 1: Open the Official North Carolina Business Registry\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  Visit the\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/online_services\/search\/Business_Registration_Results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    North Carolina Secretary of State Business Registration Search\n  <\/a>.\n  This is the official state database for business entity records.\n<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nc-secretary-of-state-search-page-1.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina Secretary of State Business Registration search page\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"675\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-choose-the-best-business-search-method\">\n  Step 2: Choose the Best Business Search Method\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  Choose the search method that matches the information you have. The state search system can be used to locate records by business name and other identifying information.\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Entity Name:<\/strong> Search with the full or partial legal business name.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>SOSID:<\/strong> Use the Secretary of State identification number when you already know the exact entity.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Registered Agent:<\/strong> Search for entities connected with a registered agent when that search option fits your purpose.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Company Official:<\/strong> Search for records connected with a listed company official where available.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\n  Assumed business names, also called DBAs, have a separate statewide search. That process is explained later in this guide.\n<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nc-sos-business-search-form-1.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina business registration search form with business name search options\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"675\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-choose-a-name-match-method\">\n  Step 3: Choose a Name Match Method\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  If you search by entity name, the match setting affects the records you see.\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Exact:<\/strong> Best when you know the exact legal name.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Starts With:<\/strong> Useful when you know the beginning of the name but not the full legal wording.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Contains All Words:<\/strong> Useful when you know the main words but are unsure of their exact order or the full legal name.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\n  The North Carolina Secretary of State advises that \u201cStarts With\u201d or \u201cContains All Words\u201d can produce better results when the exact legal name is uncertain. A broader search can also help when researching similar names before a filing.\n<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nc-business-search-results-1.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina business search results showing entity names, entity types, and statuses\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"675\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-review-the-results-and-open-the-business-record\">\n  Step 4: Review the Results and Open the Business Record\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  Review the matching entities carefully. Compare the legal name, SOSID, entity type, status, and formation date so you open the correct record rather than a similarly named company.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Open the business profile to review the information filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State. The amount of information shown can vary by entity type and filing history.\n<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nc-business-record-view-filings-1.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina business entity profile showing registration details and filing history\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"675\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-information-appears-in-a-north-carolina-business-record\">\n  What Information Appears in a North Carolina Business Record?\n<\/h2>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/What-is-North-Carolina-Business-Entity-Search-Tool.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina business entity record showing business registration information\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"700\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<p>\n  A North Carolina business profile connects an entity to the identifiers, addresses, people, and filings held in the state registry. Review the fields that matter for your purpose instead of treating one status label as a complete due-diligence result.\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Legal Name:<\/strong> The entity name shown on the North Carolina business registry.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>SOSID:<\/strong> The unique Secretary of State identification number assigned to the business record.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Entity Type:<\/strong> Identifies the legal structure, such as an LLC, corporation, or partnership.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Status:<\/strong> Shows the entity&#8217;s current status on the North Carolina Business Registry.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Citizenship:<\/strong> Indicates whether the entity is domestic or foreign when that field applies.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Date Formed:<\/strong> Shows the formation or registration date listed on the state record.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Registered Agent:<\/strong> Identifies the agent designated to receive legal notices and service of process.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Registered Office:<\/strong> Shows the North Carolina street address maintained for the registered agent.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Principal and Mailing Addresses:<\/strong> Displays business addresses on file when provided.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Company Officials or Officers:<\/strong> Some entity records include managers, members, officers, or other officials.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Filing History:<\/strong> May include formation documents, annual reports, amendments, name changes, mergers, and other filed records.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"types-of-business-entities-you-can-search-in-north-carolina\">\n  Types of Business Entities You Can Search in North Carolina\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  The North Carolina Business Registry contains several entity types. Domestic entities are formed in North Carolina, while foreign entities are formed in another jurisdiction and registered to transact business in the state.\n<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Which-Type-of-Business-Entity-You-Can-Search-in-North-Carolina.jpg\"\n  alt=\"Types of business entities searchable in the North Carolina business registry\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"700\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<div class=\"br-table\">\n  <table>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Entity Type<\/th>\n        <th>What It Represents<\/th>\n        <th>Key State Filing<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Domestic LLC<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>An LLC formed under North Carolina law<\/td>\n        <td>Articles of Organization<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Foreign LLC<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>An LLC formed elsewhere and registered to transact business in North Carolina<\/td>\n        <td>Application for Certificate of Authority<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Business Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>A for-profit corporation formed in North Carolina<\/td>\n        <td>Articles of Incorporation<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Foreign Business Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>A corporation formed elsewhere and authorized to transact business in North Carolina<\/td>\n        <td>Application for Certificate of Authority<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Nonprofit Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>A nonprofit corporation registered with the state<\/td>\n        <td>Articles of Incorporation<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Professional LLC (PLLC)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>An LLC organized to provide qualifying professional services<\/td>\n        <td>Articles of Organization for a Professional LLC<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Limited Partnership (LP)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>A partnership structure with general and limited partners<\/td>\n        <td>Certificate of Domestic Limited Partnership<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Registered Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>A partnership registered for limited liability partnership status<\/td>\n        <td>Application for Registration<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  Domestic and foreign entities appear in the same business registry. A foreign entity may also show a home-state name or a fictitious name when its original name was not distinguishable on North Carolina records.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-understand-north-carolina-business-entity-status\">\n  How to Understand North Carolina Business Entity Status\n<\/h2>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/understanding-entity-status-in-north-carolina.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina business entity status examples including Current-Active, Dissolved, Revoked, Withdrawn, and Suspended\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"675\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<p>\n  The status field describes the entity&#8217;s position on the North Carolina Business Registry. It is useful for research, but it should not be treated as a guarantee that a company is financially healthy, licensed for every activity, or suitable for a transaction.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"br-table\">\n  <table>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Status<\/th>\n        <th>What It Means on the State Record<\/th>\n        <th>Useful Next Step<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Current-Active<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>The entity is current on required documents and active on the North Carolina Business Registry.<\/td>\n        <td>Review the entity profile and filing history for the information relevant to your purpose.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Admin. Dissolved<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>The state has administratively dissolved the domestic entity.<\/td>\n        <td>Review the record, dissolution date, and reinstatement requirements before relying on the entity&#8217;s status.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Dissolved<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>The entity filed dissolution documents and is not active on the North Carolina Business Registry.<\/td>\n        <td>Review the dissolution filing and any later filings.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Revoked<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>The entity completed the administrative revocation process without resolving required filings.<\/td>\n        <td>Review the record and current requirements with the Secretary of State.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Withdrawn<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>A foreign entity withdrew its authority to transact business in North Carolina.<\/td>\n        <td>Check the withdrawal filing and current registration status before relying on the record.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Suspended<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>The Department of Revenue notified the Secretary of State to suspend the entity, which restricts most filings.<\/td>\n        <td>Review the state record and the issue that caused the suspension.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  An administratively dissolved entity does <strong>not<\/strong> immediately lose its name to another filer. Under\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncleg.gov\/enactedlegislation\/statutes\/html\/bysection\/chapter_55d\/gs_55d-21.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    N.C.G.S. \u00a7 55D-21\n  <\/a>,\n  a name generally cannot be used by another entity until five years after an administrative dissolution or revocation of an LLP registration, unless another statutory condition applies.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-check-business-name-availability-in-north-carolina\">\n  How to Check Business Name Availability in North Carolina\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  Search the North Carolina Business Registry before filing a new entity name. North Carolina requires an entity name to be <strong>distinguishable upon the records<\/strong> of the Secretary of State.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"search-for-similar-business-names-before-filing\">\n  Search for Similar Business Names Before Filing\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  If you are not certain of the exact legal name, use \u201cStarts With\u201d or \u201cContains All Words\u201d to review similar records. Searching only one exact phrase can miss closely related names that use slightly different wording.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  The entity designator alone does not make a name distinguishable. For example, changing only \u201cLLC\u201d to \u201cInc.\u201d does not create a new core name for distinguishability purposes.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  A clear state registry search is not the same as federal trademark clearance. A proposed business name may still raise trademark issues, so a separate search of the\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/tmsearch.uspto.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    USPTO trademark database\n  <\/a>\n  can be useful before a brand is finalized.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"reserve-a-north-carolina-business-name-for-120-days\">\n  Reserve a North Carolina Business Name for 120 Days\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  North Carolina Form BE-03 can reserve an eligible business entity name for a nonrenewable period of 120 days. The filing fee shown on the official form is $30.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Review the\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/webfiles\/documents\/forms\/Business_Registration\/business_Entities_common\/application_to_reserve_a_business_entity_name.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    official Application to Reserve a Business Entity Name\n  <\/a>\n  before filing.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-search-assumed-business-names-and-dbas-in-north-carolina\">\n  How to Search Assumed Business Names and DBAs in North Carolina\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  North Carolina assumed business names follow a different filing path from legal entity names. An assumed business name certificate is filed with a county Register of Deeds, including when an LLC or corporation uses a name different from its legal name.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Since December 1, 2017, North Carolina has maintained a statewide online database at the Secretary of State for assumed business name filings made under the revised law. You can use the\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/online_services\/assumed_name\/search\/id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    North Carolina Assumed Business Name Search\n  <\/a>\n  to search those statewide records.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Older assumed-name filings may require a county-level search. The Secretary of State states that filings made before December 1, 2017 may need to be researched through the relevant Register of Deeds office.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  If a business plans to operate under a DBA, the\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/start\/register-a-dba\/\">\n    DBA process\n  <\/a>\n  should be treated separately from the legal entity-name search.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-find-registered-agent-information-in-north-carolina\">\n  How to Find Registered Agent Information in North Carolina\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  North Carolina business entities that are required to maintain a registered agent must also maintain a registered office in the state. The registered office is the physical location where the agent can receive legal notices, service of process, and other official documents.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  A business profile can show the registered agent and registered office on file. North Carolina also provides registered-agent search options that can help locate entities connected with a particular agent.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Using a professional registered agent can keep an owner&#8217;s home address from being used as the registered office. It does not guarantee that every personal address will stay off the public record because principal, mailing, company-official, or other addresses may still appear in filed records.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"north-carolina-annual-report-requirements-by-entity-type\">\n  North Carolina Annual Report Requirements by Entity Type\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  Annual report deadlines depend on the entity type. Do not apply the LLC April 15 deadline to every North Carolina business.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"br-table\">\n  <table>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Entity Type<\/th>\n        <th>Annual Report Due Date<\/th>\n        <th>Current State Fee<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>LLC or L3C<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>April 15 each year after the year of creation<\/td>\n        <td>$200 paper; online transaction fee applies<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Business Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>15th day of the fourth month after the fiscal year ends<\/td>\n        <td>$25 paper; online filing fee varies by payment method<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>LLP or LLLP<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>15th day of the fourth month after the fiscal year ends<\/td>\n        <td>$200 paper; online transaction fee applies<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  For an LLC, the first annual report is due April 15 of the year after formation. Business corporations and registered LLPs use a fiscal-year-based deadline. Not every North Carolina entity type follows the same annual-report rules, so check the Secretary of State&#8217;s\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/divisions\/business_registration\/annual_report_due_dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    current annual report due-date guidance\n  <\/a>\n  for the specific entity.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Failure to keep required filings current can lead to administrative action. If an entity has been administratively dissolved or revoked, review the state record and the Secretary of State&#8217;s reinstatement or requalification process rather than assuming the business name immediately becomes available.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"certificate-of-existence-and-certificate-of-authorization-in-north-carolina\">\n  Certificate of Existence and Certificate of Authorization in North Carolina\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  A North Carolina Certificate of Existence is an official certificate that states information about an entity&#8217;s organization and status. Foreign entities may use a Certificate of Authorization for proof of authority in North Carolina.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Banks, lenders, other states, buyers, or contracting parties may request a certificate in some transactions. The North Carolina Secretary of State fee schedule lists a $15 fee for a Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authorization, while electronic ordering options may have different page-based charges.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Order official certificates through the North Carolina Secretary of State rather than relying on an unsolicited third-party certificate service.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"business-licenses-not-included-in-the-north-carolina-entity-search\">\n  Business Licenses Not Included in the North Carolina Entity Search\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  The Secretary of State business registry is not a complete business-license database. North Carolina does not have one generic statewide business license that covers every company.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Licensing requirements depend on the activity, profession, and location. Contractors, healthcare providers, food businesses, financial professionals, and other regulated activities may need separate licenses or permits from state boards, agencies, or local governments.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Use the\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.nc.gov\/data-tools-reports\/business-information-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    North Carolina Business and Occupational License Database (NCBOLD)\n  <\/a>\n  to research state business, occupational, and privilege-license requirements. A business entity record does not confirm that the company holds every license required for its industry.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"north-carolina-business-filing-fees\">\n  North Carolina Business Filing Fees\n<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  The table below lists common state filing fees relevant to business registration and compliance. Government fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the North Carolina Secretary of State website before filing.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"br-table\">\n  <table>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Service<\/th>\n        <th>State Fee<\/th>\n        <th>Official Note<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Public Business Entity Search<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>No charge<\/td>\n        <td>Public online search<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>LLC Articles of Organization<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$125<\/td>\n        <td>Creates a domestic North Carolina LLC<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Foreign LLC Certificate of Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$250<\/td>\n        <td>Registers a foreign LLC to transact business in North Carolina<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Business Corporation Articles of Incorporation<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$125<\/td>\n        <td>Creates a domestic business corporation<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Foreign Business Corporation Certificate of Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$250<\/td>\n        <td>Registers a foreign business corporation in North Carolina<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Business Entity Name Reservation (Form BE-03)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$30<\/td>\n        <td>Nonrenewable reservation for 120 days<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>LLC Annual Report<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$200 base fee<\/td>\n        <td>Online electronic transaction fee may apply<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Certificate of Existence or Authorization<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$15<\/td>\n        <td>Standard fee schedule; electronic ordering may differ<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  Current filing fees are published on the\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/fees\/by_title\/_Business_Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    North Carolina Secretary of State Business Registration fee schedule\n  <\/a>.\n  Fixed processing-time estimates have been left out because turnaround can vary by filing method, workload, and service.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-use-north-carolina-business-records-for-due-diligence\">\n  How to Use North Carolina Business Records for Due Diligence\n<\/h2>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/north-carolina-business-entity-due-diligence.jpg\"\n  alt=\"North Carolina business due diligence checklist covering legal name, SOSID, status, registered agent, addresses, and filing history\"\n  width=\"1200\"\n  height=\"675\"\n  loading=\"lazy\"\n  decoding=\"async\"\n\/>\n\n<p>\n  The state registry is most useful when each field answers a specific question. Start with the exact legal identity of the business, then use other records when your decision depends on licensing, ownership, finances, taxes, or other facts outside the Secretary of State database.\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Confirm identity:<\/strong> Match the legal name, SOSID, entity type, and formation date before relying on the record.\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Check registry status:<\/strong> Read the current status and filing history instead of treating a similar company name as the same entity.\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Locate legal contacts:<\/strong> Review the registered agent and registered office when you need the state-designated contact for legal process.\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Review company history:<\/strong> Filed amendments, annual reports, mergers, and name changes can show how the state record changed over time.\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Check addresses and officials:<\/strong> Compare principal-office, mailing, officer, manager, or company-official information where the record provides it.\n  <\/li>\n\n  <li>\n    <strong>Research beyond the registry:<\/strong> Check licenses, permits, trademarks, court records, financial information, or other sources when those facts matter to the decision.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\n  A North Carolina business entity search confirms what is recorded with the Secretary of State. It is a strong first step for identifying an entity, but a complete due-diligence review may require additional official sources.\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a800ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2a800ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"name\": \"North Carolina Business Entity FAQs\",\r\n  \"description\": \"Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Business Entity Search, SOSID numbers, business status, annual reports, name reservations, and business registration.\",\r\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.businessrocket.com\/business-corner\/start\/llc\/north-carolina-business-entity-search\/\",\r\n  \"about\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Thing\",\r\n    \"name\": \"North Carolina Business Entity Search\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Is the North Carolina business entity search free?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The public records search at sosnc.gov costs nothing and requires no account. Fees apply only to document submissions, certified copies, and name reservations.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is a SOSID?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"It is the unique sequential number issued to every company at formation (7 to 8 digits). Use it for exact document requests, certified copies, and guaranteed single-result searches.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What does Current-Active mean?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"It is North Carolina's term for a company fully in good standing, with all annual reports submitted and all obligations current. Most states just use Active.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Do sole proprietors appear in this search?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"No. Sole proprietors and unregistered general partnerships do not register with the state and will not appear here. Sole proprietors using a trade name file a DBA at their county Register of Deeds office instead.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between a registered trade name and a county DBA?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"A registered trade name is filed at the state level and searchable at sosnc.gov. A county-level DBA is filed at the county Register of Deeds and is not visible here. Check them separately.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"When is the North Carolina LLC annual report due?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Every April 15, starting the year after the LLC was formed. There is no grace period. A missed deadline moves the company toward Admin. Dissolved status.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Does North Carolina issue a general state business license?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"No. North Carolina has no general business license that all companies must obtain. Requirements depend on the industry, profession, city, and county. The NCBOLD database from the Department of Commerce lists what applies to your business.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"How do I reserve a company name?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"File Form BE-03 for $30 online. This holds your preferred company name for 120 days while you prepare formation documents. If you would rather have it handled, our LLC formation service can file everything and set up your registered agent.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"How do I reach the North Carolina SOS office?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"The North Carolina Secretary of State, Elaine F. Marshall, oversees the state's business registration services. You can contact the office by phone at (919) 814-5400 during business hours. The mailing address is P.O. Box 29622, Raleigh, NC 27626-0622, and the physical office is 2 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601-2903. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e650375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e650375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"north-carolina-business-entity-search-faqs\">\n  North Carolina Business Entity Search FAQs\n<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"is-the-north-carolina-business-entity-search-free\">\n  Is the North Carolina business entity search free?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  Yes. The North Carolina Secretary of State provides free public access to\n  business registration records. Fees apply when you file documents, reserve\n  a business name, order certificates, or request certain official records.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-an-sosid\">\n  What is an SOSID?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  An SOSID is the Secretary of State Identification Number assigned to a\n  North Carolina business entity record. It helps distinguish one entity from\n  businesses with similar names and can be used to locate the correct record\n  or order documents.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"what-does-current-active-mean\">\n  What does Current-Active mean?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  Current-Active is a status shown on the North Carolina Business Registry for\n  an entity that is active on the state&#8217;s records. It should not be treated as\n  proof that the business holds every required license, has no tax issues, or\n  is financially sound. Review the full entity record and filing history when\n  those details matter.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"do-sole-proprietors-appear-in-the-north-carolina-business-entity-search\">\n  Do sole proprietors appear in the North Carolina business entity search?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  A sole proprietorship normally does not create a separate business entity\n  record with the North Carolina Secretary of State. If a sole proprietor uses\n  an assumed business name, the certificate is filed with a county Register of\n  Deeds and may appear in the statewide assumed business name database.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"how-are-dbas-and-assumed-business-names-filed-in-north-carolina\">\n  How are DBAs and assumed business names filed in North Carolina?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  North Carolina uses the term <strong>assumed business name<\/strong>.\n  The certificate is filed with a local Register of Deeds office. Filings made\n  under the current law are also uploaded to the statewide assumed business\n  name database maintained by the North Carolina Secretary of State.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"when-is-the-north-carolina-llc-annual-report-due\">\n  When is the North Carolina LLC annual report due?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  A North Carolina LLC annual report is due on April 15 each year after the\n  year the LLC was created. The state currently lists a $200 paper filing fee,\n  while an electronic transaction fee applies to online filings. Missing\n  required annual reports can lead to administrative action against the LLC.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"does-north-carolina-issue-a-general-state-business-license\">\n  Does North Carolina issue a general state business license?\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n  North Carolina does not use one general business license for every company.\n  Licensing requirements depend on the business activity, profession, and\n  location. 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Marshall\">\r\n\r\n        <h3 id=\"elaine-f-marshall\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n                Elaine F. 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<td>Business Services<\/td>\r\n                <td>Mon\u2013Fri, 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n                <td>Address<\/td>\r\n                <td>2 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601-2903<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n                <td>Services<\/td>\r\n                <td>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/online_services\/search\/by_title\/search_Annual_Report\" target=\"_blank\">Business Entity Search<\/a> \u2022\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/divisions\/business_registration\/online_business_services\" target=\"_blank\">Business Filings<\/a> \u2022\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/divisions\/elections\" target=\"_blank\">Elections<\/a> \u2022\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosnc.gov\/divisions\/notary\" target=\"_blank\">Notary Services<\/a>\r\n                <\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        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