South Carolina Business Registration Fee Calculator
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.
Your business
- Annual reportSouth Carolina LLCs file NO annual report (unless taxed as a corporation)$0.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$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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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.