South Carolina Business License

Business License Application

• Varies by business type. Find your rate class on this page and then see the fee chart on this page to identify your application fee.
• All minimum fees and rates are be doubled for non-residents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the municipality.

• Varies by business type and income. Find your rate class on this page and then see the fee chart on this page to identify your renewal fee.
• All minimum fees and rates are be doubled for non-residents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the municipality.

Annually by April 30.

Renewal notices are sent in the mail roughly 2 months prior to the renewal date.

Business License Application

• Mail or fax
• License fees can be paid online

• Fees vary based on gross receipts
• Please contact the municipal business license center for a computation of your license fee

• Applicants can use either the custom city license application or the state-standardized license application

Please contact the municipal business center for a copy of your renewal application

• Mail or fax
• License fees can be paid online

• Fees vary based on gross revenue
• Please contact the municipal business center for a computation of your license fee

Annually by April 30.

• Business License Application (In-Town Businesses)
• MASC Standardized Business License Application (Out-of-Town Businesses and Contractors)

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts

Annually by April 30

Business Application 

Mail or online.

The initial business license is valid from the time it begins operations through Dec. 31. Every year thereafter, the license requires annual renewal.

The required business license tax shall be paid for each business subject hereto according to the applicable rate classification on or before the due date of the 30th day of April in each year.

The business license tax must be computed based on the licensee's gross income for the calendar year preceding the due date, for the licensee's twelve-month fiscal year preceding the due date, or on a twelve-month projected income based on the monthly average for a business in operation for less than one (1) year

1st renewal of license: 40% of applicable tax 

2nd renewal of license: 60% of applicable tax 

3rd and the subsequent renewal of license: 100% of applicable tax

The business license is valid from the time it begins operations through Dec. 31. Every year thereafter, the license requires annual renewal.

• Business License Application
• Contractor's Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business, gross receipts, and contractor job amounts. The minimum license fee is $40.

• Business License Application
• Contractor's Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business, gross receipts, and contractor job amounts. The minimum license fee is $40. 

Annually by April 30

• City of Camden Business License Application
• Contractor Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on gross receipts and gross income

• Camden Business License Application
• Contractor Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on gross receipts and gross income

Annually by April 30

https://caycesc.gov/business/businesslicense.pdf

Varies

https://caycesc.gov/business/businesslicense.pdf

Varies

Annually on January 1.

New Business License Application 

Mail 

Business license fees are based on the type of business and the projected gross income of the business for the balance of the calendar year.

Business License Renewal Payment Form 

Mail or online.

Business license fees are based on the type of business and the projected gross income of the business for the balance of the calendar year.

Annually by April 30. 

Business License Application 

Fees are based on gross receipts.

Fees are based on gross receipts.

Annually by April 30.

Renewal forms are sent to licensees prior to the expiration date.

Standardized License Application

Fax or e-mail.

Fees determined by estimated gross receipts.

Standardized License Application (Renewal)

Fax or e-mail.

Fee determined by gross receipts.

Annually by April 30.

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts

• Proof of gross receipts (must be emailed)

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts

Annually by April 30

• Proof of gross receipts (emailed)

Business License Registration Application

Mail 

Fee determined by estimated gross receipts. 

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Mail 

Fee determined by gross reciepts.

Annually by April 30.

Business License Application

Fees are based on projected gross income from the start of business date through December 31st of that year.

The Business License Division mails renewal forms at the beginning of the year in January.

Renewal fees are based on the previous year's gross income reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Annually by December 31.

Applications can be retrieved from at the  The City of Dillon Building, Zoning and Business License offices is all located within the Department of Code Enforcement on the 1st floor of the Dillon City\County Complex Building. 

In person 

Fee is determined by business type. Ask to see the business rate card. 

Fee/tax is determined by business rate card. 

Annually by April 30.

City of Dillon Municipal Code - Chapter 1: Business Licenses 

Business License Application

New Businesses must obtain approval from the planning and development department through a Business License Inspection

Mail or email

Fees vary based on gross receipts

• Subcontractor Listing (General Contractors only)

Online

Fees vary based on gross receipts

Annually by April 30th

A late fee of 5% per month will be applied for applications submitted after May 20th

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross income

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross income

Annually by April 30

Business Application Form 

Mailed or faxed. 

Fees are based on estimates of gross receipts for the first year.

A renewal license fee based on gross income shall be computed on the gross income for the preceding fiscal year, and on a twelve-month projected income, based on the monthly average for a business in operation at the time of renewal for less than one (1) year.

Annually by June 30.

Business License Application

Mail or email to businesslicense@fortmillsc.gov

Fees depend on gross income. See the Fee Schedule for details.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Mail or email to businesslicense@fortmillsc.gov

Fees depend on gross income. See the Fee Schedule for details.

Annually by April 30.

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross income

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross income

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Mail, fax, or in-person

• Fees vary based on estimated gross receipts and the nature of the business
• All credit and debit card transactions will incur a 2.65% service fee

Business License Application (Renewal)

Online, mail, fax, or in-person

• Fees vary based on total gross receipts from the last calendar year and the nature of the business
• All credit and debit card transactions will incur a 2.65% service fee

• Annually by April 30th
• Renewals can be submitted beginning on February 1st

• Renewal applications and instructions will be mailed out at the end of January. The application will include your license number, PIN, control number, and business license classification rate number and will allow you to use the online payment portal
• Resident businesses that file by March 31st will receive a 2% discount 

Business License Registration Application 

In person 

Determined by business type, see fee schedule 

• Code Clearance Form 
• Certificate of Occupancy - from the Building Inspection Department 

Renewal forms are sent in the mail by January 30. 

Mail 

Fees can be determined by the online rate calculator found here

Annually by April 30. 

Business License Information Sheet

In person or e-mail to vadams@cityofgreer.org

Business License fees are based on the gross income, rate class, and business location. 

Business License Information Sheet (Renewal)

In person or e-mail to vadams@cityofgreer.org

Business License fees are based on the gross income, rate class, and the location of your business.

Annually by April 30.

An overview of the City of Greer Business License program, including how to obtain a business license and how to calculate a business license fee is included in the License Requirement Guide.

Business License Registration Application

Mail. 

Fee determined by estimated gross income + class type (see caluclation worksheet)  + 3% convienience fee if paid online. 

Hardeevile, South Carolina Municpal Code - Chapter 11

• City of Hardeeville permits or inspection reports (843-784-2231)
• Completed business license application
• Copy of (current) South Carolina State License, if applicable 803-896-4300)
• Copy of Photo I.D. of Business Owner
• Copy of South Carolina retail sales tax license, if applicable (843-852-3600)
• DHEC approval, if applicable (843-846-1030)
• If this is a one-time or Project License; you will need to provide a copy of the contract
• Sub-contractor list (if you are using any subs, they are required to have a current City of Hardeeville business license before they can begin work for you). 

Business License Renewal Application 

Mail. 

Fees determined by gross income of following year + class type (see calucation worksheet) + 3% convience fee if paid online. 

Annually by April 30.

Hardeeville, South Carolina Municipal Code - Chapter 11

Business License Application Form

Mail, in person, or online.

The license fee for a new business is based on a 12 month projected income.

A staff member will review the application and reach out within two business days to provide the cost of the fee. If you do not receive information within two business days please contact the Business License Coordinator to ensure proper mailing and contact information.

Online

For business license renewals, the license fee is based on gross income of the preceding calendar or fiscal year. Rates are tiered based on the type of business. There is a base rate on the first $2,000 of gross income, then an amount for each $1,000 in excess of $2,000.

Annually by April 30. Renewal information is mailed in March each year. If you do not receive renewal information by April 15, please contact the Business License Coordinator.

A 5% per month penalty is assessed for any license not renewed by April 30.

Business Application

$10.00 application fee + Business License Tax (based on projected gross revenue for the first year of operation)

Annually by April 30.

Mail or online. 

Businesses are required to pay an annual business licenese tax.

Business License tax is calculated on your gross revenue reported on your prior year's Federal Income tax return.

Each yearly license shall be issued for a twelve-month period of May 1 - April 30.

Renewals are due by April 30th of each year. 

Online

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross income

Online

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross income

Annually by April 30

Online

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross income

Online

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross income

Annually by April 30

• Proof of Income Verification 

New Business License Pre-Approval Application

Fees depend on annual or estimated gross receipts.

Renewal Application

Fees depend on annual gross receipts.

Annually by April 30.

Business License Application 

Email (slee@lexsc.com) or fax (803-358-1552). 

Business type fee (NAICS code)+ $20.00 zoning fee. 

Emailed or faxed. 

Determined by the type of business (NAICS code). 

Annually by April 30.

(Ord. 2018-38 , § 1(Att. I)

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Licenses expire annually on April 30 but renewals are due annually by April 22

Renewals will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license

Forms can be obtained from the Business License Department once all necessary approvals have been met. Please call the Business License Department to request one be sent via email or visit City Hall in person.

Doing Business in the City of Manning (these instructions include the list of necessary approvals needed before a business license can be applied for)

Mail or in person

Fees vary based on estimated gross revenue

Renewal notices and forms are mailed prior to the expiration of the license. Renewal notices can also be obtained by calling the City.

Mail or in person

Fees vary based on gross revenue

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Mail or online

$15

Renewal application forms are mailed out at the beginning of the year

Mail or online

$15

Annually by April 30.

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on annual income. The base license fee is $50.

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on annual income. The base license fee is $50.

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Fee is determined by business activity and estimated gross receipts figure.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Fee is determined by business activity and gross receipts figure.

Annually by July 31.

Business License Registration Application 

In person or mail 

Determined by gross reciepts. 

Business License Renewal Form 

Mail 

Determined by gross reciepts 

Annually by April 30. 

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Fee for a new business are computed on the estimated probable gross income for the balance of the license year.

Online

Fees for a new business are computed on the estimated probable gross income for the balance of the license year.

Annually by December 31.

Forms are not currently available online. Please call the business license office or visit in-person to request one. 

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross income

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross income 

Annually by April 30

Business License Application Form

Mail

Fee determined by estimated gross income. 

All fees double for non-residents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the municipality. 

Business License Application (Renewal)

Mail

Fee determined by gross income from the previous year. 

All fees double for non-residents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the municipality. 

Annually by April 30.

A penalty of 5% per month shall be added beginning May 1.

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts

Annually by April 30

Forms are not currently available online. Please call and request one to be sent via email. 

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts

Fees are not currently available online. Please call and request one be sent via email. 

Mail

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts

Annually by April 30

Online

New businesses pay license fees on projected gross income from the start of business date through December 31 of that year.

Online

Renewal fees are based on the previous year?s gross income reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Annually by December 31.

Business License Application

Email

Fees vary based on rate class and estimated gross income

Business License Application

Email

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross income

Annually by April 30

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Mail

Fees vary based on estimated gross income

Online

Fees vary based on annual gross income

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Fees vary. See the Business License Rate Schedule for details.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Fees vary. See the Business License Rate Schedule for details.

Annually by December 31.

Business License Application

Mail

Fee varies based on estimated gross receipts and business location. See the business license rate schedule on the application to determine your rate class and identify your application fee.

If you are a new business that wishes to locate within the corporate limits of the Town of Springdale, you must first obtain a zoning permit to ensure that the location you have selected is suitable for the business you wish to conduct. Businesses located outside the corporate limits of the Town of Springdale do not need a zoning permit.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Mail

Fee varies based on gross receipts from preceding year and business location. See the business license rate schedule on the application to determine your rate class.

Annually by April 30.

Online

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross receipts

Online

Fees vary based on rate class and annual gross receipts

Annually by April 30

Business License Application 

You must complete an Application and a New Clearance Form which is sent to the planning department for approval from the Zoning Department, Building Inspections Department, and the Fire Department.

Mail. 

Based on the estimated probable gross income stated in the license application for the balance of the license year. 

Based on gross total income for year. 

The City renewals are mailed in January and due by the 15th of February. The County renewals are mailed in February and due by the 15th of March.

5% per month beginning February 16th (City) and March 16th (county). 

Business Application 

Mail

The license fee for a new business is based upon an estimation of gross receipts from the first day of operation until May 31.

Renewals are mailed on April 5th and due by June 1st.

The reporting period for renewals is based upon the preceding calendar or fiscal year as reported on your federal tax return

Annually June 1.

Online

Fees depend on gross income. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Online

Fees depend on gross income. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Annually by April 30.

Business License Registration Application

Mail

Fee determined by gross receipts.

Form will be mailed or can be found here Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Mail

Fee based of gross receipts.

Annually by April 30.

Business Application 

Mail.

The fee for a new business shall be computed on the estimated probable gross income stated in the license application for the balance of the license year.

Inside Businesses: Pay $65.00 for the first $2,000.00 and then $0.65 for each $1,000.00 after + $82.49 Solid Waste Fee.

Outside Businesses: Pay $97.50 for the first $2,000.00 and then $0.98 for each $1,000.00 after

Annually by March 1.

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross income. The base license fee is $40.

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross income. The base license fee is $40.

Annually by April 30

Business License Application

Fees depend on gross income. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Fees depend on gross income. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Annually by April 30.

A business license issued for a construction contract may, at the request of the licensee, be stated to expire at the completion of the construction project; provided, any such business license may require that the licensee file, by each April 30 during the continuation of the construction project, a statement of compliance, including, but not limited to, a revised estimate of the value of the contract.

Business License Application 

Online 

Determined by business type. 

Charlreston County Business License Ordinances 

Online

Determined by business type and gross reciepts. 

5-7 business days 

Annually by January 31. 

Business License Application

Print, fill out, and sign the application and then upload it to the online portal for submission. 

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross income

• Lease agreement, if applicable
• New Business Zoning Verification form, if applicable
• Plans for review to the permit department, if applicable
• Copy of Fire Inspection, if applicable
• Driver's License
• SC State License (LLR)
• SC Retail License, if applicable
• IRS EIN notification form, if applicable
• Articles of Organization, if applicable
• Home Business Zoning Agreement, if applicable
• New Business Verification Form
• DCWS Grease Trap Application, if applicable
• SCDA Retail Food permit, if applicable
• SLED Background Check
• PBW License, if applicable
• PLB License, if applicable
• Hospitality Tax Registration form, if applicable

Forms are mailed out on or before April 1. 

Print, fill out, and sign the renewal form and then upload it to the online portal for submission. 

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross income

Annually by April 30

• One of the following required federal tax records:
  • Schedule C
  • Form 1120 Page 1
  • Form 1120S Page 1
  • Form 1065 Page 1
  • Schedule E Page 1
• Copy of State Income Tax Return Schedule H-1 (manufacturers whose business resides in the County only)

Business Registration Application

Mail

$0

Mail

$0

Annually by December 31

Renewal forms are mailed out prior to the expiration of the license

New Application

Mail 

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts.

If the application is not received prior to the start date of the business a 10% monthly penalty will apply with a cap of 30%.

Zoning approval is required prior to the issuance of the business license. Contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (843) 915-5340. The zoning approval document must be obtained prior to submitting the business license application.

• Zoning approval, if applicable
• State License, if applicable

Online

Fees vary based on the nature of the business and gross receipts.

Annually by April 30. 

If not renewed by September 30 a penalty of 30% of the total amount due+ $100 reapplication fee will be added to the balance

Renewal notices with instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license

Business License Application

Mail

Fee depends upon estimated gross income.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Mail

Fee depends upon annual gross income.

Annually by November 1.

For non-payment of all or any part of the correct license fee, the License Inspector shall levy and collect a late penalty of 5% of the unpaid fee for each month or portion thereof after the due date until paid. If any license fee remains unpaid for 60 days after its due date, the License Inspector shall issue an execution which shall constitute a lien upon the property of the licensee for the tax, penalties, and costs of collection, and shall proceed to collect in the same manner as prescribed by law for the collection of other taxes.

Contractors Business License Application

E-mail

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

• State Contractor's License
• List of Subcontractors, if applicable

Contractor Business License Application (Renewal)

E-mail

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

Annually by March 31

A penalty of 5% per month of the total license fee due will be added until the balance is paid. If a license remains past due after 60 days, appropriate legal action will be taken by the County Attorney

• State Contractor's License
• List of Subcontractors, if applicable

Business License Application

E-mail

Fees vary based on estimated gross receipts

Business License Application (Renewal)

E-mail

Fees vary based on annual gross receipts

Annually by March 31

A penalty of 5% per month of the total license fee due will be added until the balance is paid. If a license remains past due after 60 days, appropriate legal action will be taken by the County Attorney

Out-of-County Contractor Business License Application

E-mail

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

• State Contractor's License
• List of Subcontractors, if applicable

Out-of-County Contractor Business License Application (Renewal)

E-mail

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

Annually by March 31

A penalty of 5% per month of the total license fee due will be added until the balance is paid. If a license remains past due after 60 days, appropriate legal action will be taken by the County Attorney

• State Contractor's License
• List of Subcontractors, if applicable

Application for a New Business License

Fee is determined by the projected gross revenue through end of the calendar year. Additional fees specific to business type is listed on the application.

Online

Fee is based on gross revenue.

Annually by December 31.