Incorporate South Carolina
Instructions on South Carolina Incorporating
What will it cost to incorporate in South Carolina?
The cost in state fees to incorporate in South Carolina is $135.00 (includes initial report fee).
What are the costs involved in forming a South Carolina LLC?
$110.00 State filing fee for a South Carolina LLC.
How long will it take to get my South Carolina Incorporation or South Carolina LLC processed?
The South Carolina Secretary of State will take about 7-10 business days to process your application unless you file online and then they will process in 24-48 business hours.
When we Incorporate your business in South Carolina, our South Carolina incorporation service includes:
- Drafting custom articles for an LLC or Corporation.
- The incorporator initial resolution, or Organizer if South Carolina LLC.
- Ratified corporate bylaws, or operating agreement if South Carolina LLC.
- The South Carolina State incorporation filing fees.
- Registered/resident agent service for South Carolina.
- Our fees are: $100.00 South Carolina Incorporation service and $125.00 South Carolina registered agent incorporation service.
All for a total of only $335.00 for a South Carolina LLC or $360.00 for a South Carolina Corporation.
A couple A la Carte options are choosing to file online to have your South Carolina business done in 24-48 business hours, and a federal tax ID number for another $50.00.
What am I going to be looking at for ongoing fees to South Carolina? |
| The South Carolina Secretary of State requires an initial report for corporations. Initial returns are due upon filing the articles of incorporation, or on or before 60 days after commencing business in South Carolina, or using a portion of capital in this state or acquiring ownership of, commencing maintenance of or commencing operation of one or more establishments or plants in the state. The initial report will cost a minimum of $25.00, plus any interest or penalty fees.
South Carolina has no annual reports or fees for Limited Liability Companies.
The Department of Revenue will contact you regarding any state taxes due. |
What are the South Carolina business taxes? |
| The South Carolina Corporate net income tax rate is 5%.
The South Carolina personal net income tax rates are:
| $0-2,670.00 |
0% |
| $2,670.00-5,340.00 |
3% |
| $5,340.00-8,010.00 |
4% |
| $8,010.00-10,680.00 |
5% |
| $10,680.00-13,350 |
6% |
| $13,350.00+ |
7% |
The average South Carolina sales tax rate is 7.04%. The State has a 6% tax, but the average local tax is 1.04%, making a total of 7.04%. |
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Northwest Registered Agent, LLC.
Agent# 081112-0230
Charleston, SC 29406
Charleston County
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