The State of North Carolina has no single business license that will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Identifying all the licenses, permits and/or other regulatory approvals required for your business activity is a crucial step in the planning process.
Our consultants in the Business ServiCenter can assist you in identifying state licensing requirements for your specific business activity and provide a wealth of information about service providers, resources and programs available to you in North Carolina. The Business ServiCenter does not issue state business licenses or keep records of businesses operating in North Carolina.
The links below will take you to our online Directory of North Carolina State Business Licenses and Permits. This electronic publication contains information regarding licenses required by N.C. State Agencies and Occupational Licensing Boards. You may search the Directory by Keyword or Table of Contents. For questions or comments about the Directory, contact the Business ServiCenter at (800) 228-8443 or (919) 715-2864.