Set up your North Carolina LLC in one weekend.
A step-by-step checklist and fill-in templates, in the order you need them, from picking a name to your first bank deposit.
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Everything in this kit is free on government websites. What you're paying $14 for is having it in one place, in the right order, with the forms laid out so you can fill them in and finish.
Seven pieces, all built for North Carolina.
Step-by-step setup guide
Every step from name check to bank account, with what to click and what to skip.
Name check sheet
Rules for LLC names in NC and a place to test three options before you file.
Articles of Organization prep
Every answer you'll be asked, written out ahead of time so filing takes minutes, plus a filled-in example.
EIN application walkthrough
Each IRS question, what it means, and the answer for a single-owner LLC.
Operating agreement template
A plain-English single-member agreement you fill in and sign, plus a sole-member written consent.
Bank account checklist
The documents to bring and the questions to ask before you open the account.
Yearly compliance calendar
The April 15 annual report and the other dates to keep, so nothing lapses.
The order matters. Here it is.
Pick and check your name
It has to end in LLC or Limited Liability Company and can't match an existing NC entity.
Choose a registered agent
Someone with a physical NC street address who receives legal papers for the business.
File the Articles of Organization
This is the step that creates the LLC. It's filed online with the Secretary of State.
Get your EIN
Your business's tax ID. It's free from the IRS, so never pay a site for it.
Sign the operating agreement
Spells out how the LLC runs and helps keep your business and personal money separate.
Open the bank account
Run everything through it from day one. Then check whether your business owes NC sales tax.
What forming an LLC in NC costs.
| Item | Where you pay | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | NC Secretary of State | $125* |
| EIN | IRS | $0 |
| Registered agent | Yourself, or a service | $0–150/yr |
| Annual report (due April 15, starting the year after you form) | NC Secretary of State | $200/yr* |
| This kit | One-time | $14 |
*State fees change. The kit tells you where to confirm the current amount before you pay.
Who this is for.
A good fit
- You own a business or side business in North Carolina by yourself.
- You want to file it yourself and pay only the state's fees.
- You want clear steps and templates without reading state websites for hours.
Not a fit
- You're forming an LLC in another state.
- Your LLC has more than one owner.
- You need legal or tax advice for a specific situation. Talk to a lawyer or CPA.
If it doesn't help, you get your $14 back.
Email support@waynesvillecomputerservices.com within 7 days of buying. Tell me your order email and that you'd like a refund. You don't have to explain why, and I won't argue. The refund goes back to the payment method you used.
Not covered: the state's filing fee and any other money you paid to the state, the IRS, or a registered agent. Those aren't mine to refund.
Before you buy.
Is this legal advice?
No. It's a guide to the filing process, and it isn't legal or tax advice. For questions about your own situation, ask a North Carolina attorney or a CPA.
Do I still pay the state's filing fee?
Yes. The state fee goes to the NC Secretary of State when you file. The kit costs $14 and doesn't include it. The kit lists the amount as of publication, and you should confirm the current one on sosnc.gov before you pay.
Why pay $14 if the steps are free online?
The forms and government sites are free, and the kit doesn't hide that. What you're paying for is the order to do things in, the worksheets so you gather everything once, and a plain-English walkthrough of each screen. If you'd rather piece it together yourself, you can.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many one-owner businesses file on their own. If you have more than one owner, complicated assets, or a specific legal question, talk to a North Carolina attorney. The kit says when.
What's in the kit?
A 17-page PDF: a seven-step roadmap, worksheets for your name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and EIN, a filled-in example, a single-member operating agreement template, a sole-member written consent, a bank account checklist, an after-you-file checklist, a yearly compliance calendar, official links, and a glossary.
How do I get the kit?
You get a download link right after checkout, and it works on your phone or computer.
Can I print it?
Yes. The worksheets and templates are made to be printed, filled in by hand, and kept in your records folder.
Will it be updated when rules change?
Fees and rules do change. When something important changes, I'll post an updated copy and buyers get it free.
Does it cover LLCs in other states?
No. Every step, form, and fee in it is for North Carolina.
Does it cover LLCs with more than one owner?
No. It's written for a one-owner LLC. The operating agreement template is single-member only.
What if it doesn't help?
Email support@waynesvillecomputerservices.com within 7 days of buying and you'll get a refund. See the refund policy above.
Get your LLC filed this weekend.
Instant download. 7-day refund, no questions asked. Details
Not ready yet? Get the free 2-page checklist first.