
How to Register Your Business in North Carolina
Is your company hiring an employee in North Carolina, but based in another state? Learn how to register your business in just a few steps.


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Published on May 27, 2021

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Read Story →From Asheville to Charlotte, North Carolina is known for its natural beauty, arts, live music, and delicious craft beer. Visitors and residents alike flock to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains for endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Not only that, but the Tar Heel State’s temperate climate and abundant educational opportunities make it a perennially popular place to move for retirees and young people alike. So, chances are, if your next employee is a North Carolinian, they won’t want to leave. Fortunately, in this era of remote work, collaborating across state lines is easy.Bringing on a new employee can be exciting, but there’s often a lot to do as well. You want to onboard your new hire as quickly and smoothly as possible to ensure their success at your organization. But before you get started with onboarding, you’ll need to register your company with the state of North Carolina.
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Register your business in North Carolina in three easy steps:
- First, you’ll need to register with the North Carolina Department of Revenue to obtain your Account ID.
- Next, you’ll need to apply for an Employer Tax Account Number with the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
- Once you have your Employer Tax Account Number you can create an account with the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
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