The information below will help you register your business for the following account types listed on Form NC-BR: Withholding, Sales and Use. There is NO fee to apply for a certificate of registration in North Carolina.The department does not contract this service out to third parties. EDPNC Small Business Advisors offer free resources for new businesses, established businesses, and entrepreneurs in North Carolina. North Carolina doesn't require a general license to do business in the state. Meaning, your North Carolina LLC doesn't need a general state business license. New businesses can request a form be sent to them or fill out the North Carolina Department of Revenue Business Personal Property listing form. Use a Business Bill of Sale to set out the terms for the sale of a business and transfer the ownership and all assets to the buyer. Not sure where to begin, call the Small Business Advisors at EDPNC at (800)228-8443. The state of North Carolina exempts from property tax inventory and raw materials used in the manufacturing process.