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North Carolina Resources
- Department of the Secretary of State (Corporations Division)
The Corporations Division has legal documents filed by corporations. You'll find Articles of Incorporation, Business Entity forms and much more here.
- State Data Center
Access a variety of reporting and mapping tools to aid your statewide economic development research.
- North Carolina Division of Employment Security
Where one can apply for a NC Unemployment Tax Number. They also assist in recruitment, selection, development and utilization of work force.
- North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development
A statewide nonprofit organization representing the interest of underdeveloped and underutilized sectors of the state's economic base.
- North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Provides uniform control over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages in the state.
- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Oversees licensing for any business that may have an environmental impact.
- North Carolina Department of Labor
Promotes the health, safety and general well-being of more than 4 million workers in the state.
- North Carolina Department of Revenue
Tax information, forms and instructions.
- North Carolina Military Business Center
The NCMBC’s primary goal is to help existing businesses identify, bid on and win military and other federal contracts.
Current NC Contracts