How to incorporate in North Carolina
There are three ways to incorporate your business in almost every
State: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option),
walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or
to use a professional incorporation company, like Activefilings.
We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability
company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to
our competitors.
Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around
the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have
the peace of mind that only Activefilings can bring them.
If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please
let us help you with this information that we have collected from
your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information
on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.
Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.
Corporate Name Endings
Must contain words "corporation", "incorporated",
"company" or "limited" or an abbreviation corp.,
inc., co., or ltd. May not contain language stating or implying
corporation is organized for purposes not permitted by the Act and
its articles. Must be distinguishable from name of domestic, foreign,
or non-profit corporation, or the reserved or registered name of
a limited liability company or partnership.
Articles of Incorporation Requirements
Director Information
* Minimum Number - One or more.
* Residence Requirements. - No provision.
* Age Requirements - None.
* Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Officer Information
* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
incorporation.
Stock Information
* No extra filing fees based on number of share or amount of par
value.
Yearly Requirements
* Annual Statements
* Domestic corporations and foreign corporations authorized to
transact business in North Carolina must file an annual report with
the Secretary of State within 60 days following the last day of
the month in which the corporation was incorporated (or received
a certificate of authority). Filing fee, $20.
Income Tax Rate
* Income Tax Rate - The income tax rate is 6.9% in 2000 of net
income allocated and apportioned to North Carolina. Payment must
be made by March 15 (15th day of 3d month) to Secretary of Revenue.
Franchise Tax Rate
* A franchise tax is also assessed. The rate is $1.50 per $1000
of issued and outstanding capital stock, surplus and undivided profits
allocable to North Carolina. Minimum tax, $35.
For more information on taxes, visit http://www.dor.state.nc.us/
