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North Carolina . Reinstatement

Reinstate your North Carolina business and get back in good standing.

If North Carolina administratively dissolved your entity, you can reinstate. Here is what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When do you need to reinstate?

  • Missed annual report.
  • Unpaid franchise tax.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • No response to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities: missed foreign qual renewals.

North Carolina reinstatement fees

LLC reinstatement$100 + all back annual reports
Corporation reinstatement$100 + all back annual reports + back franchise tax
Each missed annual report$200 (highest LLC annual report fee in the US)
Late penalties$25 late penalty + loss of good standing

North Carolina reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member info.
  3. 3Confirm a registered agent.
  4. 4File reinstatement with all back-fees.
  5. 5Confirmation in your Vault.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstate a North Carolina business?
File a Reinstatement with all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $100 + all back annual reports fee.
How much does North Carolina reinstatement cost?
LLC: $100 + all back annual reports. Corp: $100 + all back annual reports + back franchise tax.
How long does North Carolina reinstatement take?
Standard 5-7 business days. 24-hour: +$100. Same-day: +$200..
Can I reinstate after admin dissolution?
Yes. After 60 days past annual report due date, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No.
Do I owe back franchise tax during dissolution?
Yes.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes.

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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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