North Carolina
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Start an LLC in North Carolina from anywhere in the world.
A North Carolina LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in North Carolina and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$128
Processing
1–2 weeks
Each year
Annual report $200
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of North Carolina
- Registered agent with a North Carolina street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: annual report $200.
Start in North CarolinaAfter you pay
What happens with your North Carolina LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with North Carolina, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–2 weeks.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a North Carolina LLC from abroad
Who can form a North Carolina LLC
Anyone. North Carolina does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in North Carolina, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A North Carolina LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–2 weeks after that. The state filing fee is $128, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year North Carolina asks for: Annual report $200. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in North Carolina
North Carolina has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in North Carolina often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
North Carolina FAQ
Questions about a North Carolina LLC
How much does a North Carolina LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$213 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $128 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in North Carolina?
We file within 48 hours of payment. North Carolina typically takes 1–2 weeks to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a North Carolina LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in North Carolina, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my North Carolina LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does North Carolina require every year?
Annual report $200. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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