How to start a business in South Carolina
- Point of contact - South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office, Corporate Division
- Post Office Box 11350, Columbia, SC 29211
- Phone: (803) 734-2158
- LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
- General Filing Instructions - Type or legibly print in dark ink the applicable business filings form in its entirety. All forms are fillable, therefore you may type directly onto the pdf form or you may download and print the form.
Submit the proper form in duplicate with the required fee. The Secretary of State’s Office will not return a copy of the filing to you if the form is not submitted in duplicate.
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Make sure the proper individuals have signed the documents. - Forms: All forms are available at: South Carolina Business Registration Forms.
- Fees: The fee structure can be accessed at: South Carolina Business Fee Schedule.
- General Filing Instructions - Type or legibly print in dark ink the applicable business filings form in its entirety. All forms are fillable, therefore you may type directly onto the pdf form or you may download and print the form.
