How to form an LLC in South Carolina for $0 service fee.
South Carolina state filing fee is $110. Standard processing is 1 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the South Carolina Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide South Carolina Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in South Carolina.
No annual report for pass-through LLCs (rare). BMW (Spartanburg), Volvo (Charleston area), Mercedes-Benz Vans (Charleston) anchor automotive cluster. State income tax 3-6.5%.
Where South Carolina businesses are based.
You can form your South Carolinan LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The South Carolina formation rules at a glance.
- $110 filing fee, No annual report for pass-through LLCs
- Processing: 1 to 3 business days (standard only)
- Filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State in Columbia
- Top industries: Auto manufacturing (BMW, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Vans), Aerospace (Boeing), Tourism
Our take Strong choice for South Carolina operators. No annual report for most LLCs.
Business Filings processes LLC formations from Columbia. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: No annual report for pass-through LLCs.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in South Carolina, in four steps.
South Carolina vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how South Carolina compares.
South Carolina business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these South Carolina-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
South Carolina-specific LLC questions.
No annual report?
Why so many auto plants in SC?
Does SC have state income tax?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Carolina?
How long does it take to form an LLC in South Carolina?
Do I need to live in South Carolina to form an LLC there?
What is a South Carolina Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my South Carolinan LLC?
Start your South Carolinan LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the South Carolina Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your South Carolina Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in South Carolina.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.