LLC annual report · North Carolina
The North Carolina answer in plain words, from the state's own filing pages. Rules checked October 2026.
| Does an annual report exist? | Yes — Annual Report |
|---|---|
| Report name | Annual Report |
| Deadline / window | Due Apr 15 every year, starting Apr 15 of the year after creation. Online fee $203 ($200 + $3 electronic filing fee for cards; $2 for ACH); paper $200. |
| Filing fee | $200 |
| Late fee | No separate late fee — the consequence of missing the deadline is the one listed below. |
| If you miss it | Failure to file: Secretary of State begins administrative dissolution. Reinstatement: $100 application fee + $200 for each missed LLC annual report. |
| Where to file | Online: NC Secretary of State (sosnc.gov) annual report filing 24/7; pre-populated paper report by mail. |
Source: NC Secretary of State, Business Registration / Maintaining Registration and Reinstatement pages (sosnc.gov) — 'due on April 15th… annual report fee… is $200.00' and reinstatement '$100 + $200' — read verbatim Oct 2026; N.C.G.S. 57D-2-24 Rules checked October 2026. Deadlines and fees can change — confirm on the state's filing page before you pay.