North Carolina Business License
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General Business License Requirements for North Carolina.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in North Carolina.
North Carolina General Business Licenses
North Carolina Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in North Carolina.
North Carolina does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.
Local General Business Licenses
City of Elizabeth City Business Registration
Agency: | City of Elizabeth City Finance Department (NC) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Renewal forms are mailed. |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by September 30. |
City of Goldsboro Business License
Agency: | City of Goldsboro Inspection Department (NC) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail. |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Law: |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail. |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Learn about general business licensing requirements in other states:
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