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To form an LLC in North Carolina, file your Articles of Organization and Cover Sheet with the Secretary of State.

DOWNLOAD THE COVER SHEET FOR CORPORATE FILINGS:

1. Go to: https://www.sosnc.gov/forms
2. Choose "Business Registration" from the "Within the Department" drop down menu.
3. Make sure "Business Entities Common" appears in the the second drop down menu (it will appear by default).
4. The "Cover Sheet for Corporate Filings" will appear at the very top of the selection. Click on the link to download a PDF copy.

DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (L-01):

1. Go to: https://www.sosnc.gov/forms
2. Choose "Business Registration" from the "Within the Department" drop down menu.
3. Choose "Limited Liability Company" in the second drop down menu.
4. The Articles of Organization (L-01) will appear at the top of the list. Click on the link to download a PDF copy.

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-- FILING FEE --
$125

-- ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT --
Check or Money Order

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-- FILING INSTRUCTIONS --

Mail your Articles of Organization & Cover Sheet with your check or money order (for $125, made payable to the “North Carolina Secretary of State”) to:

North Carolina Secretary of State
PO Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626-0622

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-- EXPECTED APPROVAL TIME --

Once your documents are received by the State, they will approve your LLC within 7-10 business days.

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-- WHAT DOES APPROVAL LOOK LIKE --

Once your LLC is approved, you will receive back a Certified Copy of your Articles of Organization by mail or by email.

This confirms your LLC is now a legally formed business in the State of North Carolina.

Please keep the Certified Copy of your Articles of Organization with your business records.

Do not order your EIN (Federal Tax ID Number) or start to use your LLC for any business purposes until you've received this approval.

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-- NORTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE --
Department of the Secretary of State
Corporations Division
Phone: 919-814-5400 (hours: 8am – 5pm Eastern)
Email: [email protected]

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-- NEXT STEP --
Once your LLC is approved, you can proceed to the next Lesson:
   • LLC Operating Agreement (template + i...  

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-- DISCLAIMER --
This information is provided for educational purposes only and in no way constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. For legal, tax, or financial advice specific to your business needs, we encourage you to consult with a licensed attorney and/or CPA in your state.

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