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How Much Does an LLC Cost in South Carolina?

Forming an LLC in South Carolina costs $110 to file, with no recurring state report fee after that. Incorporating costs $135 up front and about $25 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Verified against official South Carolina sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
  • Annual report
    South Carolina LLCs file NO annual report (unless taxed as a corporation)
    $0.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $110.00
One-time total: $110.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

What determines business cost in South Carolina?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($110 LLC / $135 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in South Carolina?

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $110. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in South Carolina?

Nothing in recurring state fees — South Carolina south Carolina LLCs file NO annual report (unless taxed as a corporation). You'll still owe applicable taxes on income.

How much does it cost to incorporate in South Carolina?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $135 ($110 articles + $25 initial CL-1 tax return), then about $25 per year in report fees.

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Official South Carolina resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

sos.sc.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.