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North Carolina . Annual report 2026

North Carolina annual report: fees, deadlines, and how to file.

Everything you need to know about the North Carolina annual report: who must file, when it is due, what it costs, and how to file in 5 minutes.

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LLC fee
$200 (highest LLC annual report fee in the US)
Corp fee
$25 ($20 if filed online)
Due (LLC)
April 15
Late fee
$25 late penalty + loss of good standing

Who files, when, and what it costs

Who must file

Every North Carolina LLC, Corporation, and Limited Partnership in active status. Foreign-qualified entities also file.

When it is due

LLCs: April 15.

Corporations: 15th day of 4th month after fiscal year-end.

What it costs

LLC fee: $200 (highest LLC annual report fee in the US). Corp: $25 ($20 if filed online).

Late fee: $25 late penalty + loss of good standing.

If you miss the deadline

North Carolina applies the late fee. After 60 days past annual report due date, the state administratively dissolves the entity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the North Carolina annual report due?
LLCs: April 15. Corporations: 15th day of 4th month after fiscal year-end.
How much does the North Carolina annual report cost?
LLC: $200 (highest LLC annual report fee in the US). Corp: $25 ($20 if filed online).
What happens if I miss the North Carolina AR deadline?
$25 late penalty + loss of good standing. After 60 days past annual report due date, admin dissolution.
Can I file the North Carolina annual report late?
Yes, with $25 late penalty + loss of good standing penalty.
Who must file an annual report in North Carolina?
Every active LLC, Corp, LP, and foreign-qualified entity.
Can File.Business file my North Carolina annual report?
Yes. Five minutes online. State fee passed through at cost.
Is there a North Carolina annual report extension?
No extensions.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed North Carolina attorney or CPA.

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