Articles of Organization Worksheet (State-Specific)
Every answer your state's filing office asks for, prepared and explained — so the formation filing goes through first time.
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Start a business in North Carolina
North Carolina LLCs are formed by filing the Articles of Organization (Form L-01) with the North Carolina Secretary of State for $125, with typical processing of 5-7 business days. We prepare every supporting document around those exact requirements — North Carolina names, addresses, agent rules and deadlines baked in.
- Filing office
- North Carolina Secretary of State
- LLC document
- Articles of Organization (Form L-01)
- LLC filing fee
- $125
- Corporation fee
- $125
- Ongoing report
- Annual report ($200 LLC online) due April 15
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days
How to start an LLC in North Carolina
- 01
Choose and check your North Carolina business name
Search the North Carolina Secretary of State business-name database for an available name that includes an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company".
- 02
Appoint a North Carolina registered agent
North Carolina requires a registered agent with a physical street address in the state during business hours. We can serve as your agent for $89.95 per year.
- 03
File the Articles of Organization (Form L-01)
Submit the Articles of Organization (Form L-01) to the North Carolina Secretary of State with the $125 filing fee. Typical processing is 5-7 business days.
- 04
Get your federal EIN from the IRS
Your North Carolina LLC needs an EIN to open a business bank account, hire employees and file taxes. Our EIN service prepares and submits IRS Form SS-4 for $49.95.
- 05
Adopt an operating agreement
An operating agreement sets ownership percentages, voting, distributions and buy-out rules for your North Carolina LLC. Generate one here for $2.95.
- 06
Stay compliant
Annual report ($200 LLC online) due April 15. Missing a report can administratively dissolve your North Carolina entity, so calendar it the day you form.
How much does an LLC cost in North Carolina?
The North Carolina LLC filing fee is $125, paid to the North Carolina Secretary of State when you submit the Articles of Organization (Form L-01). A corporation costs $125. After formation: annual report ($200 llc online) due april 15.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| North Carolina state filing fee (Articles of Organization (Form L-01)) | $125 |
| Registered agent (optional, per year) | $89.95 |
| Operating agreement | $2.95 |
| EIN filing service (IRS Form SS-4) | $49.95 |
| Full formation document kit | $2.95 per document |
North Carolina formation documents
LLC Operating Agreement (State-Specific)
Ownership, capital, distributions, voting and exit terms written against your state's LLC act — the document banks and investors ask for.
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EIN Application Worksheet (IRS Form SS-4)
Line-by-line SS-4 preparation so your federal EIN application is accepted on the first submission.
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Corporate Bylaws (State-Specific)
Board, officer, shareholder and meeting rules for a new corporation, matched to your state's corporations code.
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Organizational & Banking Resolutions
First-meeting resolutions appointing officers, adopting the operating agreement and authorizing the business bank account.
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Beneficial Ownership (FinCEN BOI) Worksheet
Work out whether your new entity is a reporting company and prepare every data point FinCEN asks for.
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Business Startup Checklist (State-Specific)
Filing, EIN, licences, bank account, insurance and tax registrations for your state, in the order they must happen.
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Launch services for North Carolina
- $89.95
Registered Agent — 1 year
We act as your registered agent in your formation state, keep a compliant street address on the public record and forward every service of process the day it arrives.
- $49.95
EIN Application Service
We prepare and submit your IRS Form SS-4 so your federal Employer Identification Number lands without the IRS portal headaches.
- $89.95
Trademark Search & Filing Prep
Full USPTO knock-out search, class selection and a filing-ready TEAS application package for your business name or logo.
- $24.95
Online Notary Session
Remote online notarization for formation documents, bank resolutions and affidavits — identity-verified, recorded and sealed.
- $19.95
AI Logo & Brand Mark Package
AI-generated logo concepts built from your business name, industry and style direction — delivered with the files you need for filings, banking and your website.
Other states
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- District of Columbia
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- Georgia
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- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
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- Michigan
- Minnesota
The Doc Rocket provides self-service document generation and filing support, not legal representation or legal advice. North Carolina fees and deadlines change — confirm current figures with the North Carolina Secretary of State before filing.