Registered Agent Price Check › North Carolina
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in North Carolina
In North Carolina the state filing fee is $125. Mainstay Filing comes to $324 in year one; the $39 package comes to $164 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $125 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $324 | $199 | $523 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $164 | $125 | $289 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $224 | $199 | $423 |
| Bizee | $0 | $125 | $149 | $274 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $374 | $249 | $623 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in North Carolina costs $5. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55D-30, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in North Carolina?
$125, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in North Carolina?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55D-30).