All domestic corporations (those chartered in North Carolina) and all foreign corporations which are doing business in North Carolina and every inactive. You can now create and submit business creation documents online here.Need help filing business creation documents online? North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act. To register your foreign corporation in North Carolina, you must complete a Certificate of Authority and submit it to North Carolina's Secretary of State. Current Statewide Term Contracts can be found on this page. Order your foreign qualification online in order to obtain your certificate of authority to transact business in any state. Application for Registration as a Foreign Limited Partnership. Foreign Legal Consultant. Application for Certification as a Foreign Legal Consultant.