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At a glance
| Document | Articles of Dissolution (Form L-07) |
|---|---|
| State fee | $30 |
| Taxes / clearance | No tax clearance stated by the Secretary of State; check with the NC Department of Revenue. |
| Where | North Carolina Secretary of State — Business Registration Division |
Step by step
- Approve the dissolution. Members vote as required by the operating agreement and record it in writing.
- Wind up and pay creditors. Collect what’s owed, pay debts, and distribute remaining assets to members.
- Clear North Carolina filings and taxes. No tax clearance stated by the Secretary of State; check with the NC Department of Revenue. Make sure the north carolina annual report is current.
- File the Articles of Dissolution (Form L-07). File online through the Business Registration search page or by mail. State fee: $30.
- File final federal returns and close accounts. Mark the final federal return as final, close the bank account, cancel licenses and your registered agent.
All North Carolina LLC fees in one place
Every state fee a North Carolina LLC can run into, from formation to closing. The typical recurring state cost is $200 a year ($200 annual report ($203 online by card)).
| Filing or service | State fee | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form L-01) | $125 (plus $3 card or $2 ACH e-filing fee) | Once, to form the LLC |
| Name reservation (optional) | Application to Reserve a Business Entity Name — 120 days (fee listed as $10 on the fee schedule, $30 on the forms page) | Before forming, if you want to hold a name |
| North Carolina annual report | $200 | Every year after the year of formation |
| Registered agent | $0 if you qualify to serve yourself; $99–$199/yr for a service | Ongoing |
| Change of registered agent | $5 | When you switch agents |
| Certificate of Existence | $15 | When a bank, lender or another state asks |
| Assumed Business Name Certificate | Set by the Register of Deeds | Only if you trade under another name |
| Articles of Dissolution (Form L-07) | $30 | Once, to close the LLC |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in North Carolina?
The state fee for the Articles of Dissolution (Form L-07) is $30. Budget for any final taxes, overdue reports and professional help for the final tax return.
What form dissolves an LLC in North Carolina?
Articles of Dissolution (Form L-07). File online through the Business Registration search page or by mail.
Do I need tax clearance to dissolve a North Carolina LLC?
No tax clearance stated by the Secretary of State; check with the NC Department of Revenue.
What if I don’t formally dissolve my North Carolina LLC?
Required filings keep coming due — North Carolina annual report ($200) — and missing them leads to: Not filing is grounds for administrative dissolution: after the state sends a notice, you have 60 days to fix it. Reinstatement requires all overdue reports and fees plus a $100 reinstatement fee.
Your LLC setup checklist
- Get a free EINFrom the IRS, in minutes online.
- Open a business bank accountKeep LLC money apart from yours to protect the liability shield.
- Sign an operating agreementSettle who owns and decides what before it matters.
- Get business insuranceCover what the LLC itself doesn’t protect.
- Plan your taxesKnow your tax status and federal due dates.
- Track state deadlinesFree reminders before each filing.
Everything in one list: printable LLC compliance checklist · live deadline calendar.