A Checklist summarizing the necessary steps for a foreign corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership (LP), or registered limited liability partnership (LLP) to qualify to do business with the North Carolina Secretary of State (SOS). This Checklist discusses what constitutes doing business in North Carolina, the consequences of doing business without authority, and the required filings for each entity to qualify to do business in North Carolina, and amend or cancel the entity's registration. It also discusses name considerations, registered agent requirements, annual reporting with the SOS, and basic employer considerations.