Starting Your Small Business in North Carolina

Starting a business in North Carolina can feel overwhelming, and not all advice you hear from friends or websites is accurate. In this session, we’ll break down the essential state, local, and federal requirements for doing business and show you the official resources available to help you succeed.
We’ll answer key questions such as:

• I have an EIN—what’s next?
• What’s the difference between a DBA, Sole Proprietorship, LLC, Corporation, and S-Corp?
• How much will it cost and how long will it take?
• Where and how do I register my business?
• How do I obtain the necessary licenses?
• Can I operate from home?
• Do I need a State Tax Number?