How do I Obtain a Business Privilege License in Charlotte North Carolina?
Charlotte, North Carolina, sits in the middle area of the state on the southern edge. A huge draw for businesses both big and small, the city requires a privilege license, or business license, be obtained before starting up operations. Before obtaining this license, new businesses might need to register with various other agencies or departments to get registered.
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Register the name of your company with the city if it is a sole proprietorship or partnership. You do this at the Register of Deeds office in Charlotte with a Doing Business As form. The office number is 704-336-2443. Corporations must register with the Secretary of State's office. Registration documents can be obtained by calling the SoS office at 919-807-2225.
Register of Deeds
720 E. 4th St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
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File for a federal tax ID number if you are planning on having employees or are incorporated. You need Form SS-4 to file for a number, and can find this on the IRS website (see Resource) or by calling 800-829-4933.
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Contact the tax office to obtain a privilege license, also known as a business license. The office is located at the Hal Marshall Center. Fill the application out, including your new federal ID number or Social Security number and business name.
Hal Marshall Center
700 N. Tryon St.
Business Tax Collections Division
Charlotte, NC
704-336-6315
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Turn the license application back in to the office along with the fee. The fees vary based on the type of business you are operating. Payments can be made in the form of cash, checks (including personal checks) or money orders. No credit cards are accepted.
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