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Filing the Document The Articles of Incorporation signed by the incorporator(s) must be submitted to the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State by mail or in person, along with a check, money order, or cash for the $125 filing fee required by law.
Foreign LLCs in North Carolina must register with the Secretary of State. The process of registering a foreign LLC in North Carolina involves submitting an Application for Certificate of Authority and paying $250 ($253 for online filings).
Typical Requirements for Foreign Corporations Foreign corporations are required to obtain from the secretary of state a certificate of authority to conduct business. The foreign corporation also must maintain a registered office with a registered agent who works there.
The filing process with North Carolina Secretary of State could take about 5-7 business days, plus additional time for mailing. Expedited option of 1 business day, plus mailing time, is available for extra fee.
An Entity Already registered in another state or country must qualify to conduct business in North Carolina by filing an Application for a Certificate of Authority. A Certificate of Authority is the legal authorization which a foreign entity must obtain in order to be able to conduct its affairs in this state.