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Licensing NC

NC Business Registration

Source: NC Secretary of State Verified: March 1, 2026

North Carolina businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file an assumed name certificate with the county register of deeds. Businesses with employees or taxable sales must register with the Department of Revenue.

Official Source:
NC Secretary of State
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