Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide is a brief overview of how to form an LLC in North Carolina.
Detailed Lessons:
1. Name Search
2. Registered Agent
3. Filing Forms
4. Operating Agreement ← you are here
5. Tax ID Number (EIN)
6. Annual Report
7. Taxes
North Carolina LLC Costs:
North Carolina LLC filing fee: $125 (one-time fee)
North Carolina LLC annual report fee: $200 per year
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Downloads
Both links below are to the same document. The 1st is a Word document. The 2nd is a PDF.
Operating Agreement (Word)
Operating Agreement (PDF)
Next Step
After you’ve completed and signed your LLC’s Operating Agreement, you can then proceed to the next Lesson: Tax ID Number (EIN).
Matt holds a Bachelor's Degree in business from Drexel University with a concentration in business law. He performs extensive research and analysis to convert state laws into simple instructions anyone can follow to form their LLC - all for free! Read more about Matt Horwitz and LLC University.
Matt,
Thank you so much for this website. Your information not only saved me money but it also made me feel empowered…not to mention learning a lot. All the best!
Peter
Hi Peter, thank you for your awesome comment! Super happy to hear as those are our goals :-)
Thank you for this information and for sharing the forms. The explanation during the video was so easy to follow. I appreciate this so much!
You’re very welcome Emily! So glad it was helpful :)