North Carolina Business Opportunity Bond

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Bond Penalty: $50,000

Pursuant to the North Carolina Business Opportunity Sales Act (N.C.G.S. §66-97), if your business is involved in selling or offering business opportunities, compliance with the North Carolina Business Opportunity Sales Act requires obtaining a $50,000 surety bond. This bond is a class of financial assurance mandated by the state to protect consumers who purchase business opportunities marketed within the state. Article 19, Chapter 66 of the statutes are is intended to provide financial recourse to individuals who successfully prosecute claims under this same.

"Business Opportunities" as contemplated under the state's regulatory scheme are strictly defined. The specific license requirements and surety bond instructions are available on the North Carolina Secretary of State's website. The division also specifies how the bond should be filed.

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If the bond is not applicable to your submission, please state so on the documentation.

  • One (1) copy of a surety bond.
  • The bond notification should be reviewed to determine compliance with G.S. § 66-96.
  • The bond notification must be submitted with the disclosure statement.

At present, electronic filing of surety bonds and other financial assurance instruments is not permitted. Submissions should be direct to the Department as follows:

Mailing Address for Regular Mail:
NC Secretary of State
Business Opportunity Sales
Post Office Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626-0622

Street Address for Overnight Mail:
NC Secretary of State
Business Opportunity Sales
2 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903

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