South Carolina Business License

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General Business License Requirements for South Carolina.

Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in South Carolina.

South Carolina General Business Licenses

South Carolina Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in South Carolina.

South Carolina does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.

Local General Business Licenses

City of Aiken Business License

Agency:City of Aiken Business Licensing Office (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:
  • 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.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:
  • 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.
Due:

Annually by April 30.

Notes:

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

City of Anderson Business License

Agency:City of Anderson Municipal Business Center (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:
  • Mail or fax
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross receipts
  • Please contact the municipal business license center for a computation of your license fee
Notes:
  • Applicants can use either the custom city license application or the state-standardized license application

Registration Renewal

Form:

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

Filing Method:
  • Mail or fax
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross revenue
  • Please contact the municipal business center for a computation of your license fee
Due:

Annually by April 30.

Town of Batesburg-Leesville Business License

Agency:Town of Batesburg-Leesville Business License Office (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

Beaufort Business License

Agency:City of Beaufort Finance Department - The Business License Office

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Due:

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

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

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

Town of Blythewood Business License

Agency:Town of Blythewood - Administration (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

City of Camden Business License

Agency:City of Camden - City Hall (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross receipts and gross income

Registration Renewal

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross receipts and gross income

Due:

Annually by April 30

City of Cayce Business License

Initial Registration

Form:

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

Agency Fee:

Varies

Registration Renewal

Form:

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

Agency Fee:

Varies

Due:

Annually on January 1.

City of Charleston Business License

Agency:City of Charleston Budget, Finance, and Revue Collections Department - Revenue Collections Division (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

New Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

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.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Renewal Payment Form 

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

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.

Due:

Annually by April 30. 

Cheraw Business License

Agency:Town of Cheraw Town Clerk-Treasurer (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Agency Fee:

Fees are based on gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Fees are based on gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Notes:

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

Chesterfield Business License

Agency:City of Chesterfield Town Clerks Office (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Standardized License Application

Filing Method:

Fax or e-mail.

Agency Fee:

Fees determined by estimated gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Standardized License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Fax or e-mail.

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by April 30.

City of Clover Business License

Agency:City of Clover Administration Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

 
Filing Method:

Mail 

 
Agency Fee:

Fee determined by estimated gross receipts. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

 
Filing Method:

Mail 

 
Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross reciepts.

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Columbia Business License

Agency:City of Columbia Business License Division (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

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

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Dillon Business License

Agency:City of Dillon Department of Code Enforcement (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

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. 

Filing Method:

In person 

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Fee/tax is determined by business rate card. 

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Law:

City of Dillon Municipal Code - Chapter 1: Business Licenses 

City of Easley Business License

Agency:City of Easley Finance Office (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Instructions:

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

Filing Method:

Mail or email

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross receipts

Required Attachments:
  • Subcontractor Listing (General Contractors only)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross receipts

Due:

Annually by April 30th

Penalties:

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

Florence Business License

Agency:City of Florence Business License Office (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Application Form 

Filing Method:

Mailed or faxed. 

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

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.

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Fort Mill Business License

Agency:Fort Mill Building and Codes Department - Business Licensing Section (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or email to businesslicense@fortmillsc.gov

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or email to businesslicense@fortmillsc.gov

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30.

City of Fountain Inn - Business License

Agency:City of Fountain Inn - Finance Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

City of Greenville Business License

Agency:City of Greenville Business License - Revenue and Business License Division (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or in-person

Agency Fee:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Online, mail, fax, or in-person

Agency Fee:
  • 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
Due:
  • Annually by April 30th
  • Renewals can be submitted beginning on February 1st
Notes:
  • 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 

City of Greenwood Business License

Agency:City of Greenwood Finance Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

In person 

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type, see fee schedule 

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail by January 30. 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fees can be determined by the online rate calculator found here

Due:

Annually by April 30. 

Greer Business License

Agency:City of Greer Business License Office (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Information Sheet

Filing Method:

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

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Information Sheet (Renewal)

Filing Method:

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

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Notes:

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.

City of Hardeevilee Business License

Agency:City of Hardeeville Finance Department - Business License Coordinator (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail. 

Agency Fee:

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

Law:

Hardeevile, South Carolina Municpal Code - Chapter 11

Required Attachments:
  • 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). 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Renewal Application 

Filing Method:

Mail. 

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Law:

Hardeeville, South Carolina Municipal Code - Chapter 11

Hartsville Business License

Agency:City of Hartsville Business Navigator Office (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application Form

Filing Method:

Mail, in person, or online.

Agency Fee:

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

Notes:

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.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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.

Due:

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.

Penalties:

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

Hilton Head Island Business License

Agency:Town of Hilton Head Island Revenue Services (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Application

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

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.

Due:

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. 

Lancaster Business License

Agency:Lancaster Building, Planning, Zoning, & Licensing Department (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

New Business License Pre-Approval Application

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on annual or estimated gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on annual gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Lexington Business License

Agency:Town of Lexington Business Licensing (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

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

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Emailed or faxed. 

Agency Fee:

Determined by the type of business (NAICS code). 

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Law:

(Ord. 2018-38 , § 1(Att. I)

Town of Lyman Business License

Agency:Town of Lyman - Business License Office (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Due:

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

Notes:

Renewals will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license

City of Manning Business License

Agency:City of Manning Business License Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

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.

Instructions:

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

Filing Method:

Mail or in person

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on estimated gross revenue

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross revenue

Due:

Annually by April 30

City of Mauldin Business License

Agency:City of Mauldin Business and Development Services (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$15

Registration Renewal

Form:

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

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$15

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Town of McCormick Business License

Agency:Town of McCormick - Town Hall (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

Mount Pleasant Business License

Agency:Town of Mount Pleasant Business License Division (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

Fee is determined by business activity and gross receipts figure.

Due:

Annually by July 31.

Myrtle Beach Business License

Agency:City of Myrtle Beach Business License Division (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

In person or mail 

Agency Fee:

Determined by gross reciepts. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Renewal Form 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Determined by gross reciepts 

Due:

Annually by April 30. 

City of North Augusta Business License

Agency:City of North Augusta - Finance and General Services Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Due:

Annually by April 30

City of North Charleston Business License

Agency:North Charleston City Hall (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Town of Pageland Business License

Agency:Town of Pageland Town Hall (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application Form

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by estimated gross income. 

 

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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. 

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Penalties:

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

Town of Pendleton Business License

Agency:Town of Pendleton - Code Enforcement and Animal Control (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

City of Pickens Business License

Agency:City of Pickens - City Hall (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

Town of Reidville Business License

Agency:Town of Reidville - Town Hall (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

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

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

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

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

Rock Hill Business License

Agency:City of Rock Hill Planning and Development Department (SC)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Simpsonville Business License

Agency:City of Simpsonville - Finance Department - Business Licensing & Permitting (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the nature of the business

Due:

Annually by April 30

City of Spartanburg Business License

Agency:City of Spartanburg Business Licensing (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Springdale Business License

Agency:Town of Springdale Administration Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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.

Notes:

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.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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.

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Sumter Business License

Agency:City of Sumter Business License Department (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Instructions:

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.

Filing Method:

Mail. 

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Based on gross total income for year. 

Due:

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.

Penalties:

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

Surfside Beach Business License

Agency:Town of Surfside Beach Business License Office (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Application 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

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

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually June 1.

Tega Cay Business License

Agency:Tega Cay Economic Development Commission (SC)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30.

City of Walterboro Business License

Agency:City of Walterboro (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Form:

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

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee based of gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Williamston Business License

Agency:Town of Williamston Clerk/Treasurer's Office (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Application 

Filing Method:

Mail.

Agency Fee:

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.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by March 1.

City of Woodruff Business License

Agency:City of Woodruff - Code Enforcement Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30

York Business License

Agency:City of York Planning & Development Department (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Notes:

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.

Berkeley County Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Berkeley County.

Berkeley County does not issue and or require a business license, however many of the municipalities do.

Charleston County Business License

Agency:Charleston County Revenue Collections (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Online 

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type. 

Law:

Charlreston County Business License Ordinances 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type and gross reciepts. 

Turnaround:

5-7 business days 

Due:

Annually by January 31. 

Clarendon County Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Clarendon County.

Greenville County Business Registration

Agency:Greenville County - Codes Enforcement (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by December 31

Notes:

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

Horry County Business License

Agency:Horry County Business Licenses (SC)
Law:

Horry County, S.C., Municipal Code § 12.5-91. — § 12.5-114.

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

New Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

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

Penalties:

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%.

Before you Apply:

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.

Required Attachments:
  • Zoning approval, if applicable
  • State License, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by April 30. 

Penalties:

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

Notes:

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

Laurens County Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Laurens County.

Marion County Business License

Agency:Marion County Business License Division (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee depends upon estimated gross income.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee depends upon annual gross income.

Due:

Annually by November 1.

Penalties:

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.

Orange County Contractor Business License

Agency:Orangeburg County - Business License Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractors Business License Application

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

Due:

Annually by March 31

Penalties:

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

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

Orangeburg County Business License

Agency:Orangeburg County - Business License Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Orangeburg, S.C., Municipal Code § 8-201. — § 8-221.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on estimated gross receipts

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on annual gross receipts

Due:

Annually by March 31

Penalties:

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

Orangeburg County Out-of-County Contractor Business License

Agency:Orangeburg County - Business License Department (SC)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Out-of-County Contractor Business License Application

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

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

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on job cost and/or gross receipts

Due:

Annually by March 31

Penalties:

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

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

Richland County Business License

Agency:Richland County Business Service Center (SC)

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for a New Business License

Agency Fee:

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.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee is based on gross revenue.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

York County Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in York County.

York County does not require a business license, however businesses locating or operating inside municipal limits are often required to pay an annual license fee.

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