Doing business in the North Carolina District

Business requirements

SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.

Business name and registration

Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Secretary of State.(Link is external)

Business licensing and zoning

Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.

Taxes

North Carolina Taxpayer Assistance Centers(Link is external)
10715 David Taylor Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 704-548-4100(Link opens phone app)

North Carolina Department of Revenue(Link is external)
301 McCullough Dr., Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 704-519-3000(Link opens phone app)

Health and safety

North Carolina Department of Labor(Link is external)
4 W. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 800-625-2267(Link opens phone app)

OSHA Offices in North Carolina(Link is external)
4407 Bland Rd. Somerset Park, Suite 210
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-790-8096(Link opens phone app)

State small business profiles

Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.

Local assistance

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SBA lending in our area

Loan programs

Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business.

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Local lenders

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Lender Match

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Lending activity reports

View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.

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