Businesses who operate in the state of North Carolina must file an annual report to update state officials on any significant structural changes that have occurred with the business. Businesses file their annual reports with the Secretary of State’s office. The North Carolina Secretary of State makes it easy to file an annual report, but not doing so could have serious consequences.
If you do not file an annual report on time, the state of North Carolina will send you a “Notice of Grounds for Administrative Dissolution.” If you do not file your report within 60 days, your business will be dissolved. If you have missed an annual report and have since undergone administrative dissolution, you will need to submit the report when you file your application for reinstatement with the Secretary of State’s office. Businesses can search on the North Carolina Secretary of State website to find out if their filings are up to date.
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Worried about filing your annual report to the State of North Carolina? Let us do it for you. Our convenient filing services come with the following benefits:
- Experienced preparation
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- Keep your North Carolina business operating legally
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Your privacy is of utmost importance to us and we go to great lengths to keep your personal information from falling into the wrong hands. As part of our promise, we:
- Monitor your North Carolina state business records
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We don’t sell your information to anyone. We only provide it to government entities when required, and we keep it on file only so we can help you with your future annual registration needs.
North Carolina Annual Report Instructions & Filing Fees
The cost to file an annual report with the North Carolina Secretary of State depends heavily on the type of business filing and how they choose to file. Business corporations and banks, for example, pay a fee of $20 if they file their annual report online and $25 if they file a paper version of their report. LLCs and partnerships must pay much more to file their report. It costs $202 to file online and $200 to file a paper version.
North Carolina Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: |  North Carolina Secretary of State PO Box 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 Phone Number: (919) 814-5400 |
| Due Date: | 4 months and 15 days after fiscal year end |
| Filing Fee: | $22.50 Online $25 by Mail |
| Penalty: | No late fee. Your business will receive a notice of pending dissolution or revocation, then you have 60 days to file. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | Pre-populated annual reports can be downloaded from the entity records page. To search for the company download a report. |
| Important Information: | An officer, director, member, manager, or partner may file. Original signatures are not required. Professional corporations are not required to file an annual report. |
North Carolina Limited Liability Companies (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | North Carolina Secretary of State PO Box 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 Phone Number: (919) 814-5400 |
| Due Date: | April 15th |
| Filing Fee: | $202 Online $200 by Mail |
| Penalty: | No late fee. Your business will receive a notice of pending dissolution or revocation, then you have 60 days to file. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | Pre-populated annual reports can be downloaded from the entity records page. To search for the company download a report. |
| Important Information: | An officer, director, member, manager, or partner may file. Original signatures are not required. Professional corporations are not required to file an annual report. |
North Carolina Nonprofit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | North Carolina Secretary of State PO Box 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 Phone Number: (919) 814-5400 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
North Carolina Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | North Carolina Secretary of State PO Box 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 Phone Number: (919) 814-5400 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
North Carolina Limited Liability Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | North Carolina Secretary of State PO Box 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 Phone Number: (919) 814-5400 |
| Due Date: | 4 months and 15 days after fiscal year end |
| Filing Fee: | $200 |
| Penalty: | No late fee. Your business will receive a notice of pending dissolution or revocation, then you have 60 days to file. |
| Filing Method: | Online and Mail |
| Forms: | Pre-populated annual reports can be downloaded from the entity records page. To search for the company download a report. |
| Important Information: | An officer, director, member, manager, or partner may file. Original signatures are not required. Professional corporations are not required to file an annual report. |
North Carolina General Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | North Carolina Secretary of State PO Box 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 Phone Number: (919) 814-5400 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
How to File Your North Carolina Secretary of State Annual Report
North Carolina makes it easy for organizations to file online by visiting the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website and going to the Corporations Division page. From here, you’ll search for your company’s name and then click the annual report link.
The website also allows you to generate a pre-populated annual report. This is generated with your existing information already present. Then, you simply modify what has changed before turning in the report to the North Carolina Department of Revenue, along with the filing fee and the franchise and income tax returns.
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We offer secure, professional annual registration preparation and filing services with the State of North Carolina. Hire us and you’ll never need to worry about missing an annual report deadline or paying hidden fees. We’ll make sure your business is in good legal standing so you don’t face the threat of administrative dissolution.
North Carolina Annual Report Filing Service Benefits
Our annual report filing services can benefit you in the following ways:
- Hassle-free annual compliance with North Carolina’s rules and regulations
- No missed deadlines or late fees
- Professionally prepared and submitted filing service
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North Carolina Annual Report FAQS
Who Must File a Report with the State of North Carolina?
North Carolina requires almost all businesses to submit an Annual Report to the Secretary of State. This includes profit corporations, domestic LLCs, and even charities. However, nonprofit organizations are not required to submit an annual report.
How Much Is the Filing Fee?
The filing fee varies depending on the type of business and the method of filing the annual report:
- Profit Corporations – $20, $25 if filing by mail
- LLCs – $202, $200 if filing by mail
- Charities – From $0 up to $200, depending upon the amount of contributions made to the charity
When Is the Annual Report Filing Deadline?
The filing deadline for corporations is the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of the fiscal year. In general, this will be April 15th.
For LLCs, the filing deadline is April 15th regardless of fiscal years. Additionally, charities must file by the anniversary date of their license each year.
Are There Late Penalties?
No, the State of North Carolina does not assess any late fees. However, you will receive a notice that the state is going to dissolve your business if you don’t file your report. From the date of the letter, you have 60 days to file or your business will be dissolved, which will bring other fees and penalties.
Who Is Allowed to File the North Carolina Annual Report?
While the report can be prepared by any authorized person, an officer, member, manager, partner, or director is required to electronically sign the annual report before it is submitted.
North Carolina Business Resources
North Carolina Office of Secretary of State
Phone:
(919) 814-5400
Address:
North Carolina Secretary of State
PO Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626-0622
If you’re interested in more info on forming an LLC, call 888-366-9552.
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