Form a Business in South Carolina

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in South Carolina. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

South Carolina at a glance

LLC filing fee$110

Corporation filing fee$135

DBA fee$10

Annual report$0 none

Franchise taxLicense tax for corps

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