Closing NC Business
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If you want to close a North Carolina business, you do so by voluntarily filing Articles of Dissolution for the entity type (Business Corporation, Nonprofit Corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC)).
Once you have voluntarily dissolved by filing Articles of Dissolution the company may only do those activities to wind up the affairs of the company.
If you change your mind after filing Articles of Dissolution for a Business or Nonprofit Corporation and it is within 120 days of the effective date of the voluntary dissolution, you may revoke the voluntary dissolution by filing Articles of Revocation of Dissolution.
Should you need specific guidance regarding anything other than filing the documents, please consult an attorney of your choosing.Forms and Fees:
Business Corporation
A Business Corporation must either file Articles of Dissolution Prior to the Issuance of Shares or Articles of Dissolution by Board of Directors and Shareholders. Which document depends upon the circumstances of the company at the time of voluntary dissolution.
| Form | Document Name | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| B-05 | Articles of Dissolution Prior to the Issuance of Shares | $30.00 |
| B-06 | Articles of Dissolution by Board of Directors and Shareholders | $30.00 |
| B-07 | Articles of Revocation of Dissolution | $10.00 |
Nonprofit Corporation
A nonprofit corporation must either file Articles of Dissolution Prior to the Commencement of Activities or Articles of Dissolution by Board of Directors, Members, and/or Third Parties. Which document depends upon the circumstances of the company at the time of voluntary dissolution.
A plan of dissolution, which specifies how the nonprofit corporation’s remaining assets shall be distributed, must be attached to the Articles of Dissolution.
| Form | Document Name | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| N-05 | Articles of Dissolution Prior to Commencement of Activities | $15.00 |
| N-06 | Articles of Dissolution by Directors, Members, and Third Parties | $15.00 |
| N-07 | Articles of Revocation of Dissolution | $10.00 |
Limited Liability Company
A limited liability company must file Articles of Dissolution.
| Form | Document Name | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| L-07 | Articles of Dissolution | $30.00 |
NC Secretary of State
Business Registration Division
PO Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626-0622