Form a corporation in North Carolina
North Carolina charges $125 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration.
North Carolina details
- Corporation filing fee
- $125
- Expedited processing24 hours
- $100
- Corporation annual reportLLC $200, corp $25; due Apr 15 (LLC)
- $21
Filing office: North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. Source
$128 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.
Questions
How much does it cost to incorporate in North Carolina?
The state charges $125. With our Basic package, the total is $128.
LLC or corporation?
Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the North Carolina LLC page to compare fees.
Who approves it?
The North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.