Tutorial For Creating & Submitting Business Registration Forms Online.

[@Kayla-tk6ie]

This video is literally a LIFESAVER-took all the fear out of legally creating a new business. Thank you so so much for such useful content to all us newbie business owners!

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found our video tutorial helpful and appreciate your kind words. We also have a video tutorial for filing annual reports when you get to that point next year. You can find links to all our business registration tutorials at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/Video_Library. We send our best wishes for success with your business!

[@ElementalBeingsSpiritualGuides]

This is an excellent video! My only recommendation is to update it to 2022 as it looks like some things have changed in regards to have the forms are organized. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Jink759]

When do we upload documents such as a Driver's License, etc?

[@CarolinagirlSSS]

This video was amazing, very helpful, I was at a loss when just reviewing the site on my own but this video took me step by step and made my life so easy . Thank you to everyone that took part in this video it really made me feel confident in moving forward.

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your kind comments! That is very gratifying to hear. We hoped for exactly the reaction you had when we produced the tutorial. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Business Registration Division during normal business hours at [phone], Option 1, or via email at [e-mail]. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@tashajohnson3193]

To whomever that is running the page I think I can speak for all of us when I say THANK YOU.. Ok first I must honestly say that I am really really reallyyyyyyyyyy happy with the responses and feedback that was given from the Secretary Of State. I am in such awe that I just knew my question was going to be asked and just like I thought ,it was and it was answered. This is amazing to even have as a reference. This was so helpful and very much appreciated.

[@NCSecState]

Great! We are very glad you have found the tutorial and comments helpful. If you have specific questions, you may contact our office at [phone], Option 1, during normal business hours, or by email at [e-mail]. Best wishes and good luck!

[@SteveArey]

Great video, easy to stop and make notes, then continue

[@NCSecState]

Great! We are pleased you found the tutorial helpful. As a reminder, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: 1) a checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); 2) information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); 3) a free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_business_services#Monitor); and, 4) a searchable database of local resource providers, including lenders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/RISE). And even better, many of these resources are free! We hope you will find all of these resources helpful, and we send our best wishes to you for success with your business! If you have problems or questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 3, or via email at [e-mail]. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@staciann6435]

The step by step directions was absolutely a business saver...The fees are now $3.00 😃

[@theNautiDetails]

Our states SOS website is set up very user-friendly and provides all the documents you need to set up and register all different types of businesses. Thank you to your great web designer and for providing all the documents you need with video tutorial. This is probably the only gov website that has everything laid out for you and exactly how to do what you need, on the entire web! Kuddos!

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your kind comments! We are very pleased you find our website helpful and easy to use. That is our goal! We are always looking to improve, so if you have specific suggestions for improvement, please send them to us at [e-mail]. Please be sure to provide your name and daytime contact information in your email in case we have questions. Also, be sure to check out our New Business Checklist at www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist. It contains lots of information to help all new businesses be more successful. Best wishes and good luck with your business!

[@amybarnes5111]

Excellent tutorial!! I do not believe this process can be made any easier. Thanks for the great work in getting this done electronically. North Carolina Proud!!

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased you found the video helpful and informative. If you have further questions or need additional assistance, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 1, during normal business hours. You may also email your questions to us at [e-mail]. Best wishes!

[@waffleiciousart]

Very helpful information and very easy to follow even though some of the menu options have changed/moved. I am thankful that our state has spent the time and money to generate helpful tools like this.

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad you found the tutorial helpful. Please be sure to visit our Business Registration website (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration) for additional information. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at [phone] during regular business hours. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@brookslee256]

This tutorial was very helpful. I was a little overwhelmed until I watched it. Thank you for easing the stress!!

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found our video tutorial helpful and appreciate your kind words. We also have a video tutorial for filing annual reports when you get to that point next year. You can find links to all our business registration tutorials at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/Video_Library. We send our best wishes for success with your business!

[@cmcvay]

Thank you NCSOS, you have removed an obstacle/cost for new small business owners to set up and begin business activity in a manner that protects us as individuals. I received my Document of Organization in five business days.

[@NCSecState]

Thank you very much for the kind comments! We are very pleased you found the tutorial was helpful. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@ellencapers8448]

My business was executed on this day! 7/25/23, just a awaiting the dept. examiner for my official start date! Another goal for 2023 completed!!🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@richarddunnagan8984]

This was one of the best instructional videos I have seen. Cudos to whomever created it.

[@mrprivette]

This is the best walkthrough tutorial I've ever seen/used.. On God!

[@Cooleemeeedd]

This was an EXCELLENT video. (I couldn't have done better myself! (-: ) I tried to do the online paperwork before watching the video and failed miserably. After watching the video, it was a SNAP! Thank you so much. God bless all y'all.

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your kind comments! We are very pleased to know that you found the tutorial helpful. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Business Registration Division during normal business hours at [phone], Option 1, or via email at [e-mail]. Check out our other tutorials at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/Video_Library. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@yvetteclarke7768]

Thank you so much for this video! A lot of weight has lifted off my shoulders! I was literally stressing on what, how, who and when 🥴! So glad this video was made! I appreciate you from deep down in my heart! 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found this tutorial helpful. Please check out the other resources we have on our website at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration. If you have further questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 1, or email your questions to [e-mail]. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@PeteEllis-g2h]

This is a great video! i have registered another LLC's, in a different state. I wish I had this video then, well done

[@NCSecState]

Thank you very much for your kind words. We are pleased our tutorial was helpful. As a reminder, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: 1) a checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); 2) information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); 3) a free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_business_services#Monitor); and, 4) a searchable database of local resource providers, including lenders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/RISE). And even better, many of these resources are free! We hope you will find all of these resources helpful, and we send our best wishes to you for success with your business! If you have problems or questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 3, or via email at [e-mail]. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@ellencapers8448]

Thank you soooooo much for your help! This is so self explanatory and anyone watching this video will be able to succeed! 🤗🤗🤗🤗😇🙌🏼

[@NCSecState]

Glad you found this helpful. As a reminder, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: 1) a checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); 2) information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); 3) a free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_business_services#Monitor); and, 4) a searchable database of local resource providers, including funders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/rural_rise/index). We hope you will find all of these resources helpful, and we send our best wishes to you for success with your business! Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@misskim80]

This was super helpful. Thank you!!!

[@tonimccord6512]

This video was amazing - Thank you so much! I had no idea where to start.

[@Netherlander55]

Great video, thank you! It's a relatively simple process but this helps clarify the steps.

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your comments. We are pleased you found our tutorial helpful. As a reminder, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: 1. A checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); 2. Information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); 3. A free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_business_services#Monitor); and, 4. A searchable database of local resource providers, including lenders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/RISE). And even better, many of these resources are free! We hope you will find all of these resources helpful, and we send our best wishes to you for success with your business! If you have problems or questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 3, or via email at [e-mail]. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@cooyahbenyasharal4379]

Thank You for your step by step explanation. I have not seen one better. You have a talent. This vid was made just for peeps like me. I will share with others. Your time and patience is appreciated. Shalom

[@lysafulbright564]

EXTREMELY HELPFUL!!! Thank you for making this video!!!

[@emrich4797]

But who dislike this video? Probably incfile and legalzoom lol. Great vid

[@planetqliving]

Excellent impressive video. Please make more for everything else in your website.

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found our video tutorial helpful and appreciate your kind words. We do have other tutorials on many of the most commonly sought services from our agency, primarily business registration and becoming a notary public. You can find links to all our business registration tutorials at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/Video_Library and our notary videos at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/notary/become_a_notary. We would welcome your suggestions for other tutorials. Best wishes for success with your business.

[@SunshyneKennel]

is there an updated version of this because the document has definitely changed since this video was made??

[@hollyoakley3331]

This video is a great idea BUT this needs to be updated because this is not the same what so ever!!! Oct 2024

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your comments. We are in the process of updating our website. Once that is accomplished, we will be updating our video tutorials as well. Please bear with us.

[@ladonnab7956]

This video was very helpful, but it looks as if the online form was revised. It may be worthwhile to watch this while completing the form. The content is the same, but the form is organized a little different from the video now.

[@brandyfleming6529]

This was DEFINITELY a life Saver!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾!

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found our video tutorial helpful. We also have a video tutorial for filing annual reports when you get to that point next year. You can find links to all our business registration tutorials at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/Video_Library. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@MomCraftConnect]

This was so helpful @NCSecState! Thank you for creating this video! A few things have changed but it is still super relevant. This was so much easier that I thought it would be 😀

[@NCSecState]

Many thanks for your kind comments. We are pleased you found the video tutorial helpful despite its being somewhat outdated. You may be interested to know that we are in the final stages of updating and modernizing our website, which will include updating our video tutorials. As a reminder, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: • A checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); • Information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); • A free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/email_notification_subscriptions); and, • A searchable database of local resource providers, including lenders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/RISE). And even better, many of these resources are free! We hope you will find all of these resources helpful. If you have further questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 3, or email your questions to [e-mail]. We send our best wishes to you for success with your business! Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@SPRTMALSTR]

A Video needs to be created showing how to amend a NC LLC with a step-by-step tutorial. This tutorial should show how and where to find the forms and fill them out in addition to how to do it all electronically vs mail because being able to do this electronically is a timesaver. Also, it needs to show the cost and breakdown the options to expedite and the turnaround time for regular submission in addition to same day and/or next day submission. That would be truly helpful because when calling there are long hold times due to business of the business areas.

[@springtransportationllc6312]

GOOD JOB THIS WAS AWESOME VERY HELPFUL.

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found the tutorial helpful. If you have any problems or questions, please contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 1, during normal business hours. Alternatively, you may send your questions via email to [e-mail]. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@acmadams1]

Love the tutorial! Awesome I was able to complete my docs easily. Thanks

[@christinebouncer3463]

Thank you. Minus a few updates to the fields and questions asked on the actual website, this video was helpful.

[@yevgeniyspiridonov6265]

Great Video, just submit my paperwork for my first company.

[@MrsJPTheBulldogs]

And now I can feel so much better about my paperwork!!

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found the tutorial helpful.

[@marisolsantiago6395]

What is the difference between company officials and organizers? do I have to fill out company officials if organizers have been set?

[@jayheich2214]

Amazing video. The details were very helpful , thank you very much..

[@libbywile4032]

Really appreciated this video to help walk through the process of registering a business. Thanks!

[@mikeocone418]

Great and efficient video. Good voiceover too!

[@glendalewatkins7906]

Very Helpful!!! Thank you just filed mines.

[@NCSecState]

Great! We are pleased you found this helpful. Good luck with your business!

[@drel9765]

What an excellent video presentation!

[@vickierogers8835]

Video was so user friendly, informative and helpfu.

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found the tutorial helpful. If you have any problems or questions, please contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 1, during normal business hours. Alternatively, you may send your questions via email to [e-mail]. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@divadivine74]

Thank you for this video it was very helpful.

[@adeec24]

THANK YOU! This video was awesome! Clear and concise.

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found our video tutorial helpful. Be sure to check out our website at www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business. If you have further questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 1, or via email at [e-mail]. Best wishes and good luck with your business!

[@bluediversifiedmanagement1105]

Great video

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found the tutorial to be helpful! Best wishes for success with your business!

[@mk_ultrarunner]

So do articles of incorporation also need to files with an LLC or is business registration all that’s needed?

[@NCSecState]

Articles of Incorporation/Organization and Registration of a Partnership are the legal documents which must be filed in order to register a business entity with the Secretary of State in North Carolina. See the information on our website at www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/register_your_business. As a reminder, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: 1) a checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); 2) information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); 3) a free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_business_services#Monitor); and, 4) a searchable database of local resource providers, including lenders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/RISE). And even better, many of these resources are free! We hope you will find all of these resources helpful, and we send our best wishes to you for success with your business! If you have problems or questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 3, or via email at [e-mail]. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@FatherYvesHealth]

Thank you for info. How can I convert my business from FL to NC . I am loss ?

[@TheSageSpartan]

I love North Carolina!

[@charlenej1985]

Simple, clear, and executable! Done!

[@habibbendaas4367]

Excellent

[@jamesvaughn7477]

I think this has been asked before, but I don't know how long ago. I'm looking into starting a solo, home-run LLC and I don't want to list my home address. Can I use a PO box for either or both the registered agent and the principal office? Or do I need a third-party service?

[@NCSecState]

Under North Carolina law, the address for a business's registered agent must be an actual street address, not a post office box or a shipping store box address. This is necessary so that service of process or some other demand notice upon the company can be executed. As you correctly surmised, this information is a public record. So if listing your home address is a concern for you, there are companies, including virtual ones, you may contract with to act as your registered agent.

[@normajeanhinkson8025]

What if you're relocating your LLC from another State. Would you apply for new LLC in NC and dissolve the old LLC in the former state?

[@cassandrawood9981]

Hi Norma did you get an answer to your question…

[@MzRaeven09]

If you are an individual, does that mean you are only the organizer since it's only yourself in your business? or you are both the member and organizer? I was a little confused about that part.

[@NCSecState]

The Organizer is the person who drafts the Articles of Organization and submits them to our office for filing. You should also check the capacity of Member if you are going to be the sole owner of the LLC.

[@MzRaeven09]

@@NCSecState thank you!

[@Dingchawear]

how do you create a holding LLC and then the subsidiaries? what do you create first and how? this is all new to me. thank you!

[@chikidabarber]

We need part 2 of this tutorial 🙏🏼.

[@deibytique1181]

Very helpful and easy. I started to register my company, inc. what I need to now ?

[@NCSecState]

If you have completed the registration process, you may not need to do anything else. See the information at www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business. If you have additional questions, contact our Business Registration Division after 8:00 a.m. (M-F) at [phone], Option 1, or email your questions to [e-mail].

[@ryanabernathy4144]

The links on your site are currently non functional for the business registration online page.

[@gabrielareed8035]

Thank you so much !! Save me a trip

[@NCSecState]

We are pleased you found this tutorial helpful! That was our goal. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Business Registration Division during normal business hours at [phone], Option 2, or via email at [e-mail]. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@kashifrajpoot6377]

Great.. I have question regarding to address. Is it good to go with same registered agent address and physical home address? Because i will be my own registered agent. So should i buy virtual address for registered agent or not?

[@justinedwardporto]

outstanding help!

[@douglaspierce3997]

amazing very helpful!

[@NCSecState]

We are glad you found this video tutorial helpful. Please be sure to visit our Business Registration website (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration) for additional information. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at [phone] during regular business hours. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@elderc01]

Within the first 50 seconds, the video tutorial is inaccurate. When you click "Create a submission filing" it takes you to the Business Registration page. But the page shown at the 44 second mark of this video is not what reality provides. There is no "create and submit form" button. Instead, you are given 2 options: "Register Your Business ONLINE!" or "Upload Document Using the Classic Method". When you select "Register Your Business ONLINE!", you are taken to the "Sign In" page. The person doing the demo already has an account and is already signed in. I am accessing the site for the first time, so I don't have an account. I guess I choose "First Time User?" But then I have to create an account, providing my Business Name to do so. You know, the name of the non-existent business that I am trying to create, but can't create until I provide the business name in order to register so that I can use the website to create the business... You see how absurdly confusing that is?

[@NCSecState]

Mr. Elder: Thank you for your comments. We revised the web portal and submission pages several days ago in response to comments and user experience. We have not yet had an opportunity to update the tutorial to reflect these changes to the system. The changes on the web site are designed to help customers create their businesses easier and faster. The account registration feature is designed to help prevent business identity theft by unauthorized persons. We now have our team revising the tutorial to reflect these changes. Thank you for pointing out those areas where the tutorial needs to be changed. If you have other ideas or suggestions that would help us help you and other users, please let us know.

[@PeacemanorLife]

@@NCSecState This remains unresolved.

[@cltransport2116]

@@NCSecState Thank you for acknowledging this. How can the "Entity Name" in the "My Account" section be modified? When trying to edit the profile, there is no option to edit this name. The issue I am running into is that the business name I selected when first creating the account was not available when I was completing the business registration filing. As a result, I want to modify the "Entity Name" that appears in the "My Account" section to match the name that I submitted for the registration filing.

[@diesur7126]

Two years later and the KZbin tutorial link still have not been updated.

[@brazyolekaii1203]

The issue still remains 🙃

[@zaymulahh]

Great Video I’m New In The State So This Process If Accepted You Will Receive Your Business EIN?

[@NCSecState]

No, EINs are not assigned by the NC Secretary of State. You will need to apply to the IRS for an EIN. See www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online. Likewise, you will need to apply for a North Carolina Withholding Tax ID Number with the NC Department of Revenue. See www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/business-registration/online-business-registration.

[@rippy4freedom]

Very helpful !!!

[@wesleyjonescpa]

Fantastic video!

[@NCSecState]

We are very pleased you found our video tutorial helpful and appreciate your kind words. As a reminder, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: 1) a checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); 2) information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); 3) a free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_business_services#Monitor); and, 4) a searchable database of local resource providers, including lenders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/RISE). And even better, many of these resources are free! We hope you will find all of these resources helpful, and we send our best wishes to you for success with your business! Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@tawainjones8414]

Excellent!

[@NOEXCUSESONLYSOLUTIONSTV]

I don't see this... it's telling me I have to register since I'm a first time user once I put my address in it tells me it's not a registered address

[@NCSecState]

If you have not done so already, you may either contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 1, or you can send your daytime telephone number to us at [e-mail] and we will ask a representative to call you with assistance.

[@MrsWadlington]

Maybe I missed it, but can you not register for a sole proprietorship online?

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your comment. If you are planning to structure your business as a sole proprietorship, then there is nothing you need to file with the Secretary of State's office. You would file your Certificate of Assumed Name (also known as "Doing Business As") with your county Register of Deeds Office. They will then upload your information in our Assumed Business Name directory (www.sosnc.gov/online_services/assumed_name/search/id). You can download the form from Business Link NC (edpnc.com/start-or-grow-a-business/start-a-business/business-structure/). They also provide free counseling services to small businesses like you. Good luck!

[@MrsWadlington]

@@NCSecState Thank you!

[@katrinarainer3642]

Thank you for asking this question! I was wrecking my brain trying to figure it out! :)

[@katrinarainer3642]

@@NCSecState Thank you!

[@Red2k4Intrepid]

I am trying to fill out the online business registration form for a PLLC (Board of Engineers and Surveyors) and every time I get to the Professional Licensee page it has a space to type what professional services are offered and it won't let me type in the box. There is a drop down box right underneath the type in box asking who the registered license holder is and it is not working either. Please fix this so I can submit my new business registration online. Thank You.

[@Chernelle]

The executing signatures page has changed. I got a little confused but I think I did it right.

[@AGENT-J-bt2mm]

That was great. Thank you!

[@quarmena]

Thank you! Very informative.

[@NCSecState]

Glad you found this helpful. Good luck to you, too!

[@cassadams1404]

Starting my small business Hope everyone have a successful business year and so on in 2022 …. 👏👏👏👏👏👏✊🏽😉

[@NCSecState]

Best wishes for success! If our Department can be of assistance or answer any questions, please check out our website at www.sosnc.gov or call our office at [phone].

[@theadornedlocket]

Can’t find the create and submit filing form button, it isn’t there. I followed the exact tutorial instructions, Please help!

[@ohyeahshebomb]

Same, I can't click on the button either

[@NCSecState]

Our apologies. In the time following the release of our video tutorial, we created a wizard to make things even easier for our customers. The tutorial video says to click the "Create and Submit Button," but we replaced that with our wizard. Just look for the blue button on our website that says "Register Your Business ONLINE!" If you have any further problems, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 1, or via email at [e-mail]. Best wishes for success and a happy New Year!

[@theadornedlocket]

@@NCSecState i found it with the help of my friend, thank you for also following up.

[@gingermyers6434]

If I decide to change the name of my business, should I keep the current name, or refill out a new form for an llc, and can I get an EIN # before I change the name, or should I wait till after?

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your note. It is unclear to us from your message at what stage in the process you are with filing your business. If you have submitted your documents but have not received email confirmation that your filing has been approved, then send your name, daytime contact information and the exact spelling of how you want your business to be named to Mr. Daniel Crabbe, Document Supervisor, at [e-mail]. If you HAVE received confirmation that your filing has been approved, then you will need to file an Amendment to the Articles of Organization (if an LLC), form L-17 with $50.00 fee, or Articles of Amendment (if a business corporation), form B-02 with $50.00 fee. If you haven't already requested an EIN from the US Internal Revenue Service, we suggest you wait to do so until after the name change is filed. Otherwise, you would have to amend the EIN, too. We hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@nanasnaturals8721]

So would filing the Business Registration Form come after filling the LLC?

[@alpctek]

Under the entity type, which option do you choose for a DBA?

[@ShardaeMcGee]

Hello, I followed all the steps, but one step was skipped over in your tutorial. After 5:26 on the video mark after I entered myself as a member and organizer, it did not show the next steps of what option to select yes or no "is this official a commercial or entity. I got stuck on what to put for that question. Thank you

[@tiffanylegette4909]

@MMJ_Shardae, I was wondering the same thing! Did you go ahead and submit or are you waiting for feedback?

[@ShardaeMcGee]

@@tiffanylegette4909 Hey. I saved my app and stopped at that part until I call them tomorrow or someone respond back to me. My mentor said to select no, but I want to be for sure.

[@tiffanylegette4909]

Ok, understood! Thank you for your feedback!

[@NCSecState]

Dear Ms. Shardae and Ms. Legette, For purposes of completing your forms, a "commercial entity" is a company, and an "individual" is an actual, live person. So, at each stage of the process, when asked if the registered agent, incorporator, organizer, company official, etc., is a commercial entity or an individual, you would answer accordingly. We hope this answers your question. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@ShardaeMcGee]

@@NCSecState Okay. Thank you

[@anglieaellerbee2185]

I have register my business in another state as a SP now I want to register in NC and change to a LLC, what do I need to do?

[@idealdayz]

should i be concern when with turns red and says its not available will this be a issue in the future ?

[@faryalshoukat9332]

Hi, Why your signature is missing at the end of the form, Also, this the old version of the online registration. Kindly update the new one

[@erinlittle2267]

How long does it normally take for a confirmation email?

[@HOMEOSTACEIS]

The blue button on the website to do the online filing is not clickable and will only allow you to upload documents. The wizard option is not working. Ideas?

[@lizbetcruz4051]

For number 2 & 8 on the form, and the business address part can I use my home address? I'm in the process of getting a lease agreement and won't be able to use the location until late October.

[@NCSecState]

If you are the organizer, you would enter your current business address, which could be a PO Box. If you do not yet have a business address, then you can use your residential address. The listing of company officials is optional. If you choose to, the address can either be a PO Box or your personal address if you do not yet have a business address. If you have any further questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays), or you may email your questions to [e-mail].

[@thesagerealtor6942]

My LLC does not have a physical office yet. Can I really not use my home address as my 'Registered Office Street Address'? Or is it just not preferable as the narrator here insinuates?

[@NCSecState]

It is a suggestion that people not use their home address because this information is a public record. Some people do not wish to list their home address for that reason. However, if that is not a concern to you, you may use your home address if you wish.

[@deniserogers3089]

@@NCSecState can I use a P.O Box as a Registered Office and/or Principal office?

[@NCSecState]

@@deniserogers3089 Under North Carolina law, the address for a business's registered agent must be an actual street address, not a post office box or a shipping store box address (these requirements are listed on our website at www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/limited_liability_company_requirements).

[@deniserogers3089]

@@NCSecState can the principal address be a P.O. Box? Since I don't have a physical office. Its a home based business

[@NCSecState]

@@deniserogers3089 No, you need to list a physical address. If the limited liability company has a principal office, the Articles of Organization must identify the complete street address of that office, along with the county in which it is located. The Articles of Organization must also state the complete mailing address of the limited liability company if the mailing address is different from the street address. The Articles of Organization must set forth the street address (and the mailing address, if different from the street address) of the registered agent’s office, as well as the county in which the registered agent’s office is located, and the name of the initial registered agent. The registered agent’s office may, but need not be, the same as any of the company’s places of business.

[@tamiklay6243]

New fields are now required than what the video showed. Need to update video

[@TG-tv8um]

I don’t see the create and submit button, only sign in info. Do I have to have an account with this website (sos) first to get started?

[@NCSecState]

Yes. See the information at www.sosnc.gov/Guides/account_management/creating_an_account. If you have further problems or questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 3, or email your questions to [e-mail]. When emailing, please include your name, your company's name, and your daytime telephone number. Once you have registered your business, we have lots of information on our website designed to help you succeed, including: 1) a checklist for new businesses (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/new_business_checklist); 2) information about maintaining your registration (www.sosnc.gov/Guides/launching_a_business/maintaining_registration); 3) a free subscription service to help you protect against having your business identity stolen from you (www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_business_services#Monitor); and, 4) a searchable database of local resource providers, including funders, mentors, business counselors, and more (sosnc.gov/rural_rise/index). We hope you will find all of these resources helpful, and we send our best wishes to you for success with your business! Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@jeffyneedsanap]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@salinabrown281]

Amazing tutorial! However, while completing my registration filing, I am unable to complete the Principal Office Information because it is not showing up, there is just a blank space underneath. Please help me if you can, I also will be calling for help on Monday for assistance. Thanks again for the great video!

[@NCSecState]

We are pleased you found the tutorial helpful and regret the problems you are having. If you have not been able to resolve the matter and are still having problems completing the process, there may be an issue with our online filing process. If you would, please email us at [e-mail] and provide us with your daytime telephone number and tell us the type of entity you are trying to create. We will then ask a representative to contact you to help resolve this matter. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@Lifeptsd]

Thankyou so much !!!!

[@MrStrings68]

Hello, NCDSS. I'am trying to follow the tutorial to register my business for my LLC's. When I click on "Online Services" and then click on "Submit a Creation Filing" the next page of the website is not giving me the same page as presented in the tutorial. On the tutorial the page for "Name Availability" comes up, when I do it the next page comes up with options for me to "create and submit forms" or the other option is "file annual report online". Could you please help? Thank You.

[@NCSecState]

Dear Mr. Dixon, Thank you for contacting the NC Secretary of State's Office with your concern. You are correct that the first step - the creation of an account on our website - is not included in this tutorial. To do all the other things the tutorial shows, you must first create a free web account. Once you create your account, you will be able to check the status of your filings and will be able to begin and save a pre-populated form in the future. There is no requirement to enter any financial information when creating an account. If you have not already done so, please create an account by clicking "Sign In" at the top of any NC SOS webpage. If you are a First Time User, please click that question to create an account. Once you sign in, begin the process again within Online Services, which will follow the tutorial video beginning with the page where you indicate whether you are registering a foreign or domestic entity and the type of entity. I am sorry for any confusion and thank you for bringing this to our attention. Cheri Myers Director, Business Registration Division

[@MrStrings68]

@@NCSecState thank you so much. You are a tremendous help. God bless you.

[@stauniqueprintwear2705]

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[@jsdpaintandcreates740]

You have to have an account on the site first, is that your individual acct or set it for the company?

[@NCSecState]

It is your choice which name to use when you you create your account.

[@MA-yv8dw]

Thanks million for this video 📃

[@NCSecState]

You are welcome! We are pleased you found it helpful. Check out our library of other useful tutorials at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/Video_Library. Best wishes for success with your business!

[@ryeann2567]

Can the filing for a conversion of a foreign LLC to a NC LLC be done online? It seems like when I go through these steps it wants to register my LLC as a foreign LLC rather than convert it.

[@NCSecState]

Although we are working to update our online services so that we may accept online filings like this, right now we are requiring businesses to file form L-01A, Articles of Organization, LLC (Conversion of Business Entity) ($125.00) by mail. We are currently working on a 4-5 business day turn-around time from the day an examiner receives the document. Please note that Question #1 refers to the resulting NC entity that is being formed pursuant to the conversion, so you should answer "No" to that question. Also, if your LLC currently has a Certificate of Authority in NC, you must file form L-14, Application for Certificate of Withdrawal ($10.00) to withdraw the foreign entity first. Based on the way you phrased your question, this may not apply to your situation. But we wanted to point this out in case it does. Our forms can be found at www.sosnc.gov/forms/by_title/_Business_Registration_Business_Entities_Common. Just select "Limited Liability Companies" in the righthand search box. The forms are displayed in numeric order. If you have any questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 3, or email your questions to [e-mail]. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@Bobbie-l3y]

What is the principle office and why is it required at the first annual report?

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your question. Under North Carolina law, a business is required to have a registered agent listed on every annual report, not just the first one. A registered agent is responsible for acting as the company's official representative. A registered agent does not have to be the owner or officer of the company. The address for a business's registered agent must be an actual street address, not a post office box or a shipping store box address. This is necessary so that service of process or some other demand notice upon the company can be executed. It is a suggestion that people not use their home address because this information is a public record. Some people do not wish to list their home address for that reason. If this is a concern for you, there are companies, including virtual ones, you may contract with to act as your registered agent.

[@WigRealtor]

Does this also make sure no one can get the name of your business once you file and it’s approved?

[@jaydenmcallister1997]

Did u have to mail it back to the state after signing it or did it electronically signed it for u and u had to wait

[@sherrimaynard2202]

I'm just getting started and just registered for an account, however I need to change my entity name that I entered. But the site WILL NOT let me edit that. Please help. thank you

[@NCSecState]

Dear Ms. Maynard, There is just so much more information we need to know how to help you. Where are you in the process? Have you already submitted your documents and need to correct them? If you could email some of these details along with your daytime phone to [e-mail], we’ll have someone contact you. Sincerely, NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@thegallantbee1086]

Could anyone tell me where you put the type of services or business category for the LLC registration? Or is this specified later? Thanks in advance!

[@NCSecState]

Thank you for your question. You may add a purpose statement or a business category by attaching additional provisions to the Articles of Organization. Once you get to the section of the creation filing process there will be a link to upload any additional provisions to the Articles. We hope information is helpful. If you have any further problems or questions, you may contact our Business Registration Division at [phone], Option 2, or you may email your questions to [e-mail]. Best wishes for success! NC Department of the Secretary of State

[@jonahbailey7928]

Thank God for this