Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
April 15
Fee
$200
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
$50 late fee plus potential dissolution
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sosnc.gov
How to File
1
Gather Required LLC Information
Collect your LLC's registered agent information, principal office address, member/manager details, and any changes since your last filing. You'll need your North Carolina LLC file number from your Certificate of Organization.
2
Access the NC Secretary of State Portal
Visit the North Carolina Secretary of State website at sosnc.gov and navigate to the business filings section. Create an account or log into your existing account to access the annual report forms.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out the LLC annual report form with current information about your business, including any address changes, registered agent updates, or management structure modifications. Review all information carefully for accuracy.
4
Pay the $200 Filing Fee
Submit payment for the $200 annual report fee using a credit card, debit card, or electronic check through the online portal. If filing by mail, include a check or money order payable to the NC Secretary of State.
5
Submit and Keep Confirmation
File your annual report online or mail the completed form to the NC Secretary of State. Save your confirmation receipt and any correspondence. Your LLC remains in good standing once the report is successfully filed.
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If you file your North Carolina LLC annual report after the April 15 deadline, the North Carolina Secretary of State imposes a $50 late fee on top of the standard $200 annual report fee, totaling $250. More critically, continued non-filing triggers administrative dissolution, which removes your LLC's legal status and prevents you from conducting business in North Carolina. Once dissolved, you lose liability protection, cannot legally enter contracts, and expose yourself to personal liability. Your business name becomes available for others to register. Reinstating a dissolved LLC requires filing a Reinstatement Application (Form LLC-08) with an additional $200 fee plus any accumulated penalties. The practical impact is significant: late filing creates immediate financial penalties and serious operational consequences that compound quickly. File your annual report through the North Carolina Secretary of State's online filing portal immediately if you've missed the deadline.
You can file your North Carolina LLC annual report exclusively through the NC Secretary of State website at sosnc.gov—mail filing is no longer accepted. The online portal requires your LLC name, file number, registered agent information, and principal place of business details. You must complete Form A (Annual Report) through the online system and pay the $200 filing fee by credit card or electronic check. The annual report is due by April 15th each year, though North Carolina imposes a $50 late fee if filed after this deadline, plus potential administrative dissolution of your LLC if more than two years overdue. Filing online typically takes 5–10 minutes and provides immediate electronic confirmation, eliminating concerns about processing delays. This timely filing maintains your LLC's good standing status and active license to conduct business in North Carolina. Visit sosnc.gov and search "LLC Annual Report" to access the filing portal immediately.
The North Carolina LLC annual report filing fee is $200, payable to the North Carolina Secretary of State. If you miss the deadline and file late, the Department of the Secretary of State assesses an additional $50 late fee, bringing your total to $250. North Carolina offers no exemptions, discounts, or reduced rates for any LLC size or structure—all entities pay the identical $200 fee regardless of revenue or employee count. This means your annual compliance cost is predictable and fixed. The practical implication is straightforward: budget $200 annually into your LLC's operational expenses, and set a calendar reminder for your report's due date to avoid the $50 penalty. To file, submit Form LLR (Annual Report for Limited Liability Company) through the Secretary of State's online portal or by mail. Verify your due date on your current Certificate of Formation, then submit your completed form and payment before the deadline passes.
All North Carolina LLCs must file their annual report with the North Carolina Secretary of State by April 15 each year, regardless of your formation date. The filing fee is $125 for domestic LLCs. You'll submit Form AOC-0.5 (Annual Report for Domestic Business) through the Secretary of State's online portal or by mail.
Missing this deadline triggers a $25 late penalty for each month the report remains unfiled, assessed by the Department of Revenue. Beyond penalties, failure to file for two consecutive years results in automatic administrative dissolution of your LLC, which terminates your legal business entity and leaves you personally liable for debts.
The practical implication: missing April 15 doesn't just cost money—it can eliminate your liability protection and damage your business credit. Mark your calendar now and set a reminder for early April to gather your updated member information and business details required for the form.
Your next step: log into the Secretary of State's Business Registration Portal at www.secretary.state.nc.us to file electronically, or contact the Corporate Division at (919) 807-2225 to file by mail.
No, all active North Carolina LLCs must file an annual report with the North Carolina Secretary of State. There are no exemptions based on LLC size, revenue, or activity level. Even if your LLC generated no income or conducted minimal business during the filing year, you must still submit the report to maintain good standing.
The only way to avoid filing is to formally dissolve your LLC by filing Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State before the annual report deadline of April 15th. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution, which terminates your LLC's legal status and personal liability protection, making you personally responsible for business debts.
To stay compliant, file Form LLCs-1 (Annual Report for Limited Liability Company) by the April 15th deadline, paying the $125 filing fee. If you're unsure whether your LLC is active, contact the NC Secretary of State Business Registration Division at 919-807-2225 to confirm your status before the deadline.
