North Carolina Annual Report Filing Instructions

North Carolina Annual Report Filing Instructions


Select a state to view detailed information about filing the annual report for that state:

How to file your North Carolina Corporations Division Annual Report:

You can mail your annual report into the state or file online. They go with your franchise tax returns. It is a little cheaper to file your corporation online. The expensive part for the corporations is not the North Carolina annual report, but the franchise tax. LLC's annual report filing fees cost more because they pay less franchise tax.

North Carolina Secretary of State
PO Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626
Voice: 919-807-2225
Fax: 919-807-2039

When is the North Carolina Annual Report Due?

LLC's are due April 15th and corporations are due April 15th. These are the common due dates, but technically they are due 3.5 months after the close of your tax year, so if you have a weird or different tax year, it's due after that.

What is the cost to file the North Carolina annual report?

LLC's are $200.00
Corporations are $18.00 online and $25.00 on paper.

Late fees?

10% after 30 days.

Payment options?

Credit card or check.

How do I get notified?

You'll get a post card reminder to your North Carolina registered agent if your an LLC. Corporations go to their mailing address

Who can file North Carolina annual reports?

Anyone.

Are original signatures needed?

No.

Is an original report needed?

No.

You can file and pay online now at the North Carolina website:
http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations/AREntry.aspx

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