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Small business & company tax · Nov 5, 2026

Doing Business in Another State: Foreign Qualification, Certificate of Authority Fees and Penalties

If your company transacts business outside its home state, it usually must file an Application for Certificate of Authority and appoint a local agent. North Carolina charges $250; operating without authority bars NC lawsuits and costs $10 a day, up to $1,000 a year.

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