Legal Question in Business Law in North Carolina

Not that I know of. However, phone numbers are assigned by the phone service provider. So that number would have to be available when you obtain phone service.

There is not likely to be confusion if the other place is out of business, although old customers might dial that number and get you so be prepared for that. If you are in the same business then your employees can say ""XYZ Company is out of business but we at ABC Company do .[whatever the business is] and how may we be of service to you?"

This is not my area of expertise however I wished to answer your question in the hope of providing you some guidance. You are advised to consult with a business law attorney for all of your business legal matters.