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North Carolina LLC Guides for Care & Wellness Businesses

Thinking of starting a care or wellness business in North Carolina? Below you'll find the LLC formation details for North Carolina alongside a complete guide for each service type.

North Carolina LLC at a Glance

Filing Fee
$125 ($128 online, including the $3 electronic filing fee)
Processing Time (estimate)
3–5 business days (online)
Annual Fee
$200/year ($203 online)
State Income Tax
Yes
Annual Report
Annual report required
Filing Agency
North Carolina Secretary of State

Note: North Carolina's $200 annual report fee is one of the higher ones in the Southeast, and it is charged per year regardless of revenue. Reports are due 15 April each year after the year you formed. Filing online adds a $3 electronic filing fee to both the formation filing and the annual report.

Checked against North Carolina Secretary of State guidance on . Sources: NC Secretary of State — Annual Report Due Dates; NC Secretary of State — LLC fees.

Session.care builds appointment-booking software. This is general information, not legal, tax, or professional-licensing advice, and fees and deadlines change. Speak to a qualified North Carolina attorney or accountant before you file.

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