Certificate of Authority/Business Corporation

Used when a foreign (outside of North Carolina) business corporation wishes to register with this state

Other Information

Duration of License

Annually or until withdrawn or revoked

Authority

GS 55-15-01

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

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

Other Requirements

Current within 6 months of application a Certificate of Existence from the Home State. Annual Report Fee $25.00 if paper OR $18.00 + $2.00 transaction fee if filed electronically. Renewal Fee range 20-25

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.