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www.score.org - Detailed Business Plan Template
http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html?gclid=CLeciI66yZECFQFjgQod8FHoxQ - Excellent organization for research on State and Industry information and statistics
http://www.nccommerce.com/en/BusinessServices/StartYourBusiness/- Requirements for starting a business in North Carolina
http://www.inc.com/- Resource Center for Entrepreneurs
http://www.home-based-business-news.com/- A basic Search Engine for Home Based Business Information
http://www.mycorporation.com/- what is involved in setting up a corporation (Now part of QuickBooks!) Limited Liability Company $300
Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau
How to Register and set up your Business
To register a business name for a sole proprietorship or general partnership: Contact the County Register of Deeds Office where you intend to do business.
To file a Corporation, LLC, LLP, or Limited Partnership: Contact the North Carolina Secretary of State Office, Corporations Division or call (919) 807-2225.
Business (Privilege) License
North Carolina municipalities are authorized to levy a ‘Privilege License Tax'. Generally, every person, firm or corporation engaged in a business, trade, or profession named in the privilege license ordinance is required to obtain a privilege license. The cost of the license is dependent on the type of business.
The municipal tax department in the town where a new business will operate should be contacted for assistance in determining if a license is required and if so, in properly completing the application.
The Privilege License tax generally covers the period of July 1 to June 30. The tax is due on or before July 1 each year. (Businesses engaged in the sale of beer and wine must file by April 30th of each year.)
