LLC Cost in North Carolina: Full Fee Breakdown
Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in North Carolina. All fees verified from the North Carolina Secretary of State as of August 2026.
How much does an LLC cost in North Carolina?
An LLC in North Carolina costs $233 in the first year through Lovie: $125 state filing fee paid to North Carolina, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.
- State filing fee: $125 (paid directly to North Carolina Secretary of State)
- Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
- Registered agent: $79/yr (required in North Carolina, includes digital mail scanning)
LLC Formation Cost Breakdown
State Filing Fees (paid to North Carolina)
LLC Articles of Organization$125
Annual Report$200/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$100
Lovie Platform Fees
Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$233
Renewal: $279/yr (registered agent + annual report)
C-Corp Formation in North Carolina
C-Corp filing fee$125
Total first year (C-Corp)$233
Processing Time
Standard processing in North Carolina: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$100.
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