Administrative Dissolution
The common reasons for receiving such a notice include failing to file an annual report, not maintaining a registered agent, or non-compliance with other state requirements.
What to Do
To address this notice, you should:
1. Review the specific grounds mentioned in the notice.
2. File overdue annual reports.
3. Correct any compliance issues as outlined by the Secretary of State.
You can file the necessary documents and annual reports online at the North Carolina Secretary of State's website, which is often faster and more efficient than mailing them in.
See Section 3 on page 16 of this manual for detailed instructions for filing your delinquent annual reports.
It's important to act promptly to ensure that your business remains in good standing with the state.
2. File overdue annual reports.
Delinquent Annual Reports
What is an annual report?
An annual report is a document that every business corporation operating in North Carolina is required to file directly with the North Carolina Secretary of State on a yearly basis. This report provides critical information about the company’s operations and compliance status.
It’s a report that all business corporations doing business in North Carolina must file each year directly with the North Carolina Secretary of State. You can file an annual report online at sosnc.gov and pay the $25 fee.
Why do I have to file an annual report?
In North Carolina, the law requires companies to file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State. Starting from tax year 2017, all corporate annual reports must be filed directly with the Secretary of State’s Office in North Carolina. You can no longer send them to the North Carolina Department of Revenue with your tax return. This change streamlines the process and ensures that all annual reports are submitted consistently through the Secretary of State’s office.
The annual report includes essential information about the company that the public has the right to know. The details typically required in the report are: