LLC Service Costs

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LLC service cost in North Carolina

In North Carolina the state filing fee is $125. With Mainstay Filing that makes year one $324 and year two $399; Bizee is lowest in year one at $125 but changes after it.

Five services in North Carolina

Service and agent price plus North Carolina state charges. Year 2 includes the report fee when one is due. Competitor annual-report filing charges are not included.
ServiceYear 1Year 2Three years
Mainstay Filing$324$399$1,122
Northwest Registered Agent$164$325$814
ZenBusiness$224$399$1,022
Bizee$125$349$823
LegalZoom$374$449$1,272

The North Carolina side

Filing fee
$125
Report
$200 / yr, due April 15

State figures checked October 20, 2026.

How much does an LLC service cost in North Carolina?

$324 in year one with Mainstay Filing ($199 plus the $125 state fee). Other services start from $125.

What is the North Carolina renewal cost?

$399 in year two with Mainstay Filing including the state report. Annual Report, every year, $200.