What are the requirements for incorporating a for-profit corporation in the State of North Carolina?

The name of the corporation must include a corporate ending required by North Carolina General Statutes §55D-20-01(a), being one of the words Corporation, Company, Limited, Incorporated, or the abbreviation Corp., Co., Ltd. or Inc.

Articles of Incorporation containing the information required by law must be filed with the Secretary of State. Corporations wishing to render a professional service as defined in NCGS §55b-2(6) shall contact the appropriate North Carolina licensing board to determine whether compliance with additional licensing requirements may be mandated by law.

What is the filing fee for North Carolina for-profit corporations?

The filing fee is $125.

What are the requirements for incorporating a nonprofit corporation?

The name of the corporation must include a corporate ending required by North Carolina General Statutes §55D-20-01(a), being one of the words Corporation, Company, Limited, Incorporated, or the abbreviation Corp., Co., Ltd. or Inc.

One original and one exact or conformed copy of the Articles of Incorporation containing the information required by law must be filed with the Secretary of State.

What is the filing fee for North Carolina nonprofit corporations?

The filing fee is $60.

What are the requirements for forming a limited liability company in North Carolina?

The name must include a limited liability company ending required by North Carolina General Statutes §55D-20 (Limited Liability Company, LLC, Ltd., Liability Co., Limited Liability Co., or Ltd. Liability Company).

Articles of Organization containing the information required by law must be filed with the Secretary of State. Limited liability companies wishing to render a professional service as defined in NCGS §55B-2(6) shall contact the appropriate North Carolina to determine whether compliance with additional licensing requirements may be mandated by law. Such limited liability companies should consult NCGS §57C-2-01 for further details.

What is the filing fee for limited liability companies?

The filing fee is $125.



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