If you own a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in North Carolina, filing your Annual Report isn’t optional—it’s a legal requirement that keeps your business in good standing with the state. Miss the deadline, and you risk administrative dissolution, late fees, and tax headaches you didn’t ask for.

Here’s what every business owner in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Asheville, and Huntersville needs to know about filing your North Carolina LLC Annual Report for 2025.

What Is the NC Annual Report?

The Annual Report is a basic filing required by the North Carolina Secretary of State to confirm your business’s contact information, registered agent, and structure.

It is not a tax filing, but failure to submit it on time can lead to severe consequences—like losing your LLC’s legal status.

📌 Official page: NC SOS Annual Reports

2025 Deadlines: What’s New?

For most LLCs (organized as a pass-through or S Corporation), the filing deadline is:

📆 April 15, 2025

C Corporations (filing Form CD-405) may have different due dates depending on their tax year, so consult your business structure or contact us for help.

If you formed your LLC in 2024, your first report is due in 2025.

Filing Fees

Entity Type Annual Report Fee
LLC (Online Filing) $202.00
LLC (Paper Filing) $200.00
Corporation (Online) $23.00
Corporation (Paper) $25.00

What Happens If You Don’t File?

Failing to file your NC Annual Report can trigger:

  • Administrative dissolution by the Secretary of State

  • Loss of limited liability protections

  • Loss of good standing with lenders, clients, and vendors

  • Higher audit risk and potential IRS scrutiny

We’ve had to restructure and rescue several businesses that thought this was a small issue—until they tried to apply for financing or sell the company.

How Polaris Helps NC Businesses Stay Compliant

At Polaris Tax & Accounting, we don’t just “file forms”—we protect your structure.

Our LLC compliance service includes:

  • Annual Report preparation & electronic filing

  • Registered Agent service for privacy and peace of mind

  • Monitoring deadlines and renewal notices

  • Proactive checks to ensure your LLC is still working for you

Quick Tips for 2025 Filings

  • ✅ File online through the NC SOS portal.

  • ✅ Keep your Registered Agent address up to date.

  • ✅ Update member or manager names if your structure has changed.

  • ✅ If you converted to an S Corp, confirm your classification before filing.

Let’s Get It Filed—The Right Way

Whether you’re a solo operator in Asheville or a growing firm in Charlotte, staying compliant doesn’t need to be complicated.

At Polaris, we help North Carolina businesses simplify compliance and integrate it into smarter tax planning strategies—not just checkboxes.

📅 Schedule a compliance checkup today

We’ll review your business entity, handle your annual report, and make sure you’re protected for 2025—and beyond.