Launching a North Carolina Business
Launching a business involves research, planning, organizing, and making decisions. Below are links to key areas of business creation as you move forward on your journey.
Rural RISE NC
Our Rural RISE NC initiative connects you with mentors, business counselors, funding sources, and more within your community and beyond. And even better, many of these resources are free.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sosnc.gov/RISE.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sosnc.gov/RISE.
Choose a Business Structure
Many factors from management structure to tax codes need to be considered when forming a business entity.
Get StartedChoose a Name
Part of the process of starting a business is choosing a name for your business entity.
Get StartedRegister Your Business
Who is required to register when forming a North Carolina business entity?
Get StartedMaintaining Registration
Each entity has statutory requirements in order to keep the company current and active on the records of the Secretary of State’s Office,
Get StartedNew Business Checklist
Download this checklist, which includes links to many FREE resources to help you succeed.
Get StartedResources for Starting a Business
North Carolina does not have a One-Stop-Shop to register across state agencies for all types of licenses. You will need to contact Federal, State, and Local agencies for their requirements depending upon your type of business, whether you will have employees, or determining tax implications of your decisions. Below are links to agencies which may assist in your research and planning to launch a new business.