Business Opportunity Sales

The sale or lease of any products, equipment, supplies or services for the purpose of enabling the purchaser to start a business.

Other Information

License Application

Business Opportunity Sales

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 66-97

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$250.00
New License
$250.00
Renewal
$250.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Two copies of the disclosure statement. An irrevocable consent appointing the Secretary of State or his/her successors in office to be his/her attorney to receive service of any lawful process in any noncriminal suit, action or proceeding against the seller or his/her successor, executor or administrator which arises under this Article after the consent has been filed. If the business opportunity is required by G.S. 66-96 to provide a bond or establish a trust account, he shall file with the Secretary of State two copies of the bond or two copies of the formal notification by the depository that the trust account is established contemporaneously with compliance.

Exemptions

Trademark Exemptions (No Fee)

Licensing Authority

NC Department of the Secretary of State
Business Registration
2 South Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903
919-814-5390

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.