If you want to form a business entity that earns a profit, but limits taxes and personal liability, you may want to consider forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC). LLCs also have the same powers afforded to a corporation. Forming an LLC in North Carolina is easy, fast, and affordable.
| North Carolina LLC Costs | |
|---|---|
| TotalLegal Fee | $99 |
| North Carolina Filing Fee | $128 |
| Total | $227 |
The name of the limited liability company must contain the words Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., Ltd. Liability Co., Limited Liability Co., or Ltd. Liability Company.
You will need to provide the name of your LLC, the Registered Agent's name and physical address, the prinicpal offce address and mailing address, and the name(s) and address(es) of the member(s) (owners) of the LLC.
Processing time can vary, but North Carolina filings typically take 2-5 business days. When approved, TotalLegal will upload your Articles of Organization to your account, and send you an email letting you know you are approved to do business in North Carolina.
It's not hard at all. Each North Carolina LLC is required to file an report. The annual report is due April 15 each yer. The annual fee is $200. The annual report and the fee can be completed and paid easiy online.
Making changes to your LLC in North Carolina is pretty inexpensive compared to other states. Most changes you need to amend your LLC and/or change your Registered Agent can be done online, most for $50.00 or less.
TotalLegal provides your LLC with a free Operating Agreement, which makes opening a bank account for your LLC in North Carolina very easy.
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