North Carolina Annual Report Filing Service
File your North Carolina annual report online in minutes. Due: April 15 for LLCs; corporations file by the 15th day of the 4th month after fiscal year end.
From $531.00 all-in — state fee included, no hidden charges.
North Carolina Filing Fees
All-in total: includes the $202.00 state fee, $30.00 e-file fee and our $299.00 service fee.
- ✓ Short questionnaire — about 5 minutes
- ✓ Filed directly with the North Carolina Secretary of State
- ✓ Confirmation emailed when the state accepts it
All-in total: includes the $202.00 state fee, $30.00 e-file fee and our $299.00 service fee.
- ✓ Short questionnaire — about 5 minutes
- ✓ Filed directly with the North Carolina Secretary of State
- ✓ Confirmation emailed when the state accepts it
The full total is always shown before you pay — no hidden charges.
Deadline & Late Penalties
- Due Date
- April 15 for LLCs; corporations file by the 15th day of the 4th month after fiscal year end
- Frequency
- annual
- Filed With
- North Carolina Secretary of State
Late entities receive a Notice of Grounds and face administrative dissolution if the report is not filed.
Key North Carolina filing dates
- April 15: Annual report deadline for LLCs and L3Cs.
- 15th day of the 4th month after fiscal year end: Deadline for business corporations (and LLPs/LLLPs).
- After the deadline: Notice of Grounds from the Secretary of State, then administrative dissolution if not cured.
How to File Your North Carolina Annual Report
- Tell us about your business — company name, entity type, and the state where you're registered.
- Review your filing details and current state fees before you pay. No hidden charges.
- We prepare and submit your report directly with the state filing agency.
- Receive confirmation as soon as your filing is accepted. Done in minutes, not weeks.
North Carolina Annual Report FAQs
When is the North Carolina annual report due?
April 15 of each year for LLCs; corporations file by the 15th day of the fourth month after their fiscal year ends. Filing is annual, and the report is submitted to the North Carolina Secretary of State.
What happens if I miss the North Carolina deadline?
North Carolina issues a Notice of Grounds to delinquent entities and can administratively dissolve them. Continued non-compliance can lead to administrative dissolution or revocation of your company's authority to do business in North Carolina.
Who has to file a annual report in North Carolina?
LLCs and corporations registered in North Carolina — both domestic entities and foreign entities authorized to do business in the state — must file to remain in good standing.
What do I need to file with your service?
Just your business name and basic company details. We confirm the total price — state fee plus our service fee — before you pay, then handle the submission for you.
What is a Notice of Grounds?
It's the delinquency notice the NC Secretary of State sends when your annual report is overdue. If you don't file within the stated period, the state proceeds to administrative dissolution.
Do LLPs follow the North Carolina LLC deadline?
No — LLPs and LLLPs follow the corporate rule (15th day of the 4th month after fiscal year end), though they pay the LLC-level filing fee.
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