South Carolina at a glance. The state fee is $110: 28 other jurisdictions charge less to form an LLC and 20 charge more. The yearly state cost is still to be confirmed.
What it costs to form an LLC in South Carolina
The state fee to form an LLC in South Carolina is $110. That is $15 less than Florida's $125.
This is the amount charged by the state itself. It does not include a registered agent, a service company's fee, local business licenses or income taxes.
We could not confirm every figure for this state on an official page yet. Check the state's website before you file.
South Carolina annual report and yearly costs
We could not confirm on an official page whether this state requires an annual report or what it costs. Check the state's website before you file.
We could not confirm the yearly cost yet.
Corporation in South Carolina
The state fee to form a corporation in South Carolina is $135. $110 for the articles plus the mandatory $25 initial annual report (form CL-1), which is filed with the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
This is a flat fee in South Carolina. Coral Filings files every corporation with up to 500 authorized shares.
- Annual report: An annual report is required every year. We could not confirm the current fee: check the official page.
Coral Filings can form your South Carolina corporation, as a C-Corporation or with an S-Corporation election planned (you file IRS Form 2553 yourself, and individuals who are not US residents cannot own S-Corporation stock). Start your South Carolina corporation. Read what a C-Corp is and what an S-Corp is.
How to form an LLC in South Carolina, step by step
- Choose a name that follows South Carolina's rules and check that it is available in the state's business search.
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical street address in South Carolina. Coral Filings can act as yours.
- File the formation document with the state's filing office and pay the fee. Use the official portal linked below.
- Request an EIN from the IRS.
- Check South Carolina's website for any yearly report, so the LLC stays in good standing.
Let Coral Filings handle it
You can usually form an LLC in the state where you do business. Coral Filings can form your South Carolina LLC for you and act as your registered agent in South Carolina (or you can name your own). The state fee is charged at cost. Start your South Carolina LLC. We are not a law firm and do not give legal or tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Carolina?
The state fee is $110. Registered agent, local licenses and service company fees are extra.
Does South Carolina require an annual report for an LLC?
We could not confirm on an official page whether this state requires an annual report or what it costs. Check the state's website before you file.
How much does it cost to form a corporation in South Carolina?
The state fee is $135, a flat fee.
Can I form an LLC in South Carolina if I live in another country?
In most states you can, as long as you have a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Coral Filings can act as your registered agent in the states it sells.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.