Corporate Headquarters

Success is Headquartered Here

2.25%

Lowest Corporate Tax in the US (Tax Foundation, 2025)

Fortune 500 Headquarters (Fortune Magazine, 2025)

State for Workforce (CNBC, 2024)

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Corporate & HQ

The Destination for Corporate Success

North Carolina is home to the corporate headquarters of some of the nation’s most recognized companies, including Bank of America and Lowe’s. Businesses choose the state for its skilled and growing workforce, modern infrastructure, pro-business policies, and exceptional quality of life. With a central East Coast location and a thriving economy, North Carolina offers corporations the resources and stability they need to grow, innovate, and succeed.

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RXO Announces 216 New Jobs with Operations Expansion at Charlotte Headquarters

RXO, a leading freight transportation company headquartered in Charlotte, will expand its operations in Mecklenburg County, creating 216 jobs over the next several years. The company will invest $13.7 million to expand its market presence.

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Global Technology Company Selects Wake County for New Headquarters

Ralliant Corporation, a global company providing precision technologies for a range of industry sectors will establish its global headquarters in Wake County, creating 180 jobs. The company will invest $2.1 million in the North Hills area of Raleigh.

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TTX Moves Headquarters to Charlotte

TTX Company, a major provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry, will move its headquarters to Charlotte, creating 150 jobs. The company will invest $14.5 million in Mecklenburg County.

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North Carolina’s consistently top-ranked business climate, low cost of living, access to four international airports, and highly educated workforce all create an incomparable environment for corporate success.

17K+

Graduates annually with Bachelors and postgraduate business degrees

Corporate Tax Structure

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Management and Business Professionals

2 Top-25

MBA Programs in Duke University and UNC- Chapel Hill

Low Taxes Create Higher Profits

Our state has a pro-business tax structure with a decreasing personal income tax, and a corporate tax rate that is phasing out by 2030. Coupled with low property taxes and unemployment insurance tax rates, your dollar will stretch further here.

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Where Fortune 500 Companies Find Success

A competitive cost of doing business and a low-cost, high quality of living attract and retain top talent in North Carolina. That’s why corporate headquarters like Bank of America, Lowe’s, Honeywell, and Truist thrive here.

Why NC

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A Home Base with Global Access

North Carolina’s four international airports, including Charlotte -Douglas International, which is the 6th busiest hub in the US, account for 715+ daily flights, including direct flights to Europe and Latin America and one-stop connections to Asia.

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Regional Headquarters and Corporate Hubs

Many companies are taking advantage of specialized talent pools that will help further innovate their business. Wells Fargo operates its east coast HQ and largest employment hub in Charlotte, while Apple has selected the Raleigh-Durham area.

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Companies Headquartered in North Carolina

North Carolina’s top notch business climate, low cost of living, proximity to international airports, and highly skilled workforce all cultivate an exceptional atmosphere for corporations to thrive.

Bank of America

Brighthouse Financial

CommScope

Duke Energy

Hanes Brands

Honeywell

IQVIA

LabCorp

Lowe's

Nucor

Sonic Automotive

Truist

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes North Carolina's tax structure pro-business?

At 2.25%, North Carolina holds the lowest corporate income tax rate in the nation. The state is committed to ensuring that businesses thrive, which is why the rate will drop to 0% by 2030.

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Why are Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Carolina?

Fortune 500 companies choose North Carolina for their corporate headquarters because of its attractive workforce, pro-business environment, and robust infrastructure that help companies thrive. The state is currently home to well-known Fortune 500 companies such as Bank of America, Lowe’s, Honeywell, and Truist.