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§ 57D-2-24. Annual report for the North Carolina Secretary of State requires each domestic corporation and foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state to deliver an Annual Report by the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the corporation’s fiscal year, typically April 15.
An annual report is due by the fifteenth day of the fourth month following
the close of the corporation’s fiscal year. This date is typically April 15.
North Carolina doesn’t charge late fees; however, the state will send your registered agent a “Notice of Grounds for Administrative Dissolution or Revocation for Foreign Businesses.” If you don’t respond within 60 days, your business may be dissolved or revoked.
No, you may file directly with the North Carolina Division of Corporations or another third-party filing company.
| Business Entity Type | State Fee | File North Carolina Processing Fee |
| Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) | $203 | $117 |
| Foreign LLCs | $203 | $117 |
| Corporations | $28 | $117 |
| Foreign Corporations | $28 | $117 |
| Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) | $203 | Service Not Offered |
| Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) | $203 | Service Not Offered |
| Nonprofits, Cooperatives, and Religious Corporations | Not Required | N/A |
If you’re closing your North Carolina business permanently, you’ll need to file Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State. This step officially ends your business’s existence and helps you avoid ongoing compliance obligations and fees.
No, but it can make the process a whole lot easier. Filing directly with the state is possible, but it requires navigating state forms and deadlines on your own. When you file with us, we handle the paperwork, ensure it’s accurate, and submit it on your behalf—so you can wrap things up the right way.
Filing fees depend on your business type. The total includes a state filing fee and a flat $197 processing fee from File North Carolina. Here’s the full breakdown:
| Business Entity Type | State Fee | File North Carolina Processing Fee |
| Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) | $33 | $197 |
| Foreign LLCs | $33 | $197 |
| Corporations | $33 | $197 |
| Foreign Corporations | $33 | $197 |
| Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) | $228 | $197 |
| Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) | $28 | $197 |
| Nonprofits, Cooperatives, and Religious Corporations | $18 | $197 |
If your North Carolina business has been administratively dissolved or suspended by the Secretary of State, you’ll need to file a Reinstatement to return to active status. This applies to LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits that want to continue operating and stay compliant.
While you can file directly with the state, using File North Carolina gives you a faster, simpler way to complete the process. We handle the paperwork, help you meet all state requirements, and keep you informed every step of the way—so you can focus on running your business with confidence.
North Carolina requires all outstanding annual reports to be filed when reinstating, in addition to a reinstatement fee. You may owe additional state fees than those shown here dependent on the date your entity was administratively dissolved.
| Business Entity Type | State Fee | File North Carolina Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) | $303 | $197 |
| Corporations | $128 | $197 |
| Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) | n/a | Service Not Offered |
| Foreign Entity Types | n/a | Service Not Offered |
| Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) | $303 | $197 |
| Nonprofits, Cooperatives, and Religious Corporations | n/a | Service Not Offered |