South Carolina Annual Report Service & Filing Instructions

How to file Your South Carolina Annual Report

To successfully file your South Carolina Annual Report, complete these steps:

1. Determine your due date and filing fees.
2. Complete your report online – using tax preparation software OR download a paper form.
3. File your report with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR).

 

South Carolina Annual Report Due Dates and Fees

C corporations are subject to a corporate tax rate of 5% of total South Carolina taxable income. Both S and C corporations are also subject to a business license fee, which is submitted with their returns. To calculate your license fee, you must multiply your total capital and paid in surplus by 0.1% – then add $15. The minimum fee will be $25.

Below, is a quick breakdown of which tax form you’ll need to submit to the South Carolina Department of Revenue and its due date.

Business Type	Required Tax Form	Due Date
C Corporations – foreign and domestic	Form SC1120	15th day of the 4th month following the end of your fiscal year.
S Corporations – foreign and domestic	Form SC1120S	15th day of the 3rd month following the end of your fiscal year.

Filing Your South Carolina Annual Report

You may submit your South Carolina Tax Return online – using third party tax preparation software – OR by mail. However, if your total tax due is $15,000 or more, you must file and pay electronically. Here is a list of tax software you can use:

SCDOR Approved Tax Preparation Software
Advanced Tax Solutions ATX – Universal BlockWorks CCH ProSystemFX CorpTax Crosslink Drake Software Go Systems/OneSource	Intuit ProSeries Intuit Tax Online Online Taxes Inc. RCS TaxSlayer TaxAct UltraTax CS (Creative Solutions) UTS – TaxWise

C and S Corporation Paper Filing Instructions:

• On the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) website, go to the Corporate Taxes page.
• Select “Forms” from the left-side menu.
• Click the year you are filing for and scroll down to your appropriate form – SC1120 or SC1120S.

Schedule D (page 3) of the tax return – C and S corporations only – will include an annual report. Here is a list of information you’ll need to include, verify, and/or update on your South Carolina Annual Report:

• Name of business.
• State you initially formed your business in.
• Registered agent name and address.
• Principal address.
• Brief statement of purpose.
• Corporation shares information. Include total authorized, issued, and outstanding shares along with class and series.
• Officer/director – or persons functioning as directors – information. Include names, titles, and business addresses.
• Date your business was registered with the state.
• Date you began conducting business in South Carolina.
• Business FEIN.
• Date you qualified to conduct business in South Carolina – foreign entities only.
• Previous business names – if applicable.
• Name and address of person caring for the corporation’s books.

The remainder of your tax form will be dedicated to calculating your total corporate income tax. You will also need to include a complete copy of your federal return.

How do I pay my South Carolina Corporate Income Tax?

You have two options for paying any fees and taxes due.

1) MyDORWAY -South Carolina’s free online tax portal

To pay online, you will need to register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. You may do this by selecting “Sign Up Now.” If your total tax due is $15,000 or more, you must pay online. All payments must be made with a credit card or electronic check.

2) Mail a check, along with your tax return, to the South Carolina Department of State Revenue (SCDOR). You must include the type of tax being filed, your business FEIN, and business name in the memo line.

Stop worrying about penalties, potential late fees, or forgetting to file! Hire Northwest Registered Agent to file your South Carolina Annual Report for you!

How Our South Carolina Annual Report Service Works

For $100 plus the state-mandated report fee, we’ll send you the completed report for you to add your tax information and signature. Then, we’ll submit it on your behalf.

• You can sign up for this service by itself or add it on to an existing service. Compliance service is also automatically added when you sign up for our registered agent service or hire us to form your South Carolina LLC, South Carolina corporation or South Carolina nonprofit.

• Once you’re signed up for our business renewal service, you’ll pay nothing up front. We’ll send you a reminder 90 days before your filing due date and auto-charge your preferred method five days later

Annual Report Service Benefits

At Northwest Registered Agent, we’re committed to protecting our clients’ privacy. South Carolina Annual Reports are public record, so we’ve designed our annual report service to protect your privacy. Here’s how:

1. We will list OUR contact information instead of yours on the report.

2. Only the minimum required information will be included.

3. We will list our IP address – limiting the connection between your cell phone, personal computer, and work computers – this makes it harder for advertisers to follow you.

4. We will list our bank and credit card information – not yours.

We believe everyone has the right to keep their information private. That’s why privacy is our guiding principle when we create every service and product.

South Carolina Annual Report FAQ

Does the state of South Carolina require initial reports?

Yes! All businesses that are taxed as an S or C corporation must include an initial report (Form CL-1) along with their Articles of Formation, Articles of Organization, or Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in South Carolina. There is a minimum $25 filing fee.

When you hire Northwest Registered Agent to form your South Carolina business, we’ll submit your initial report for you!

What happens if I forget to file my South Carolina Annual Report?

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will asses 5% of the total amount due each month you fail to submit a return. If you fail to PAY your taxes, the state will charge an additional 0.5% of your total amount due. Neither penalty will exceed 25%.

How long does it take to process a South Carolina Annual Report?

Online filings are typically processed within 24 hours. If you mail your report, it will take approximately 2-3 business days – depending on current workload.

Who can file a South Carolina Annual Report?

After starting a business in South Carolina, anyone who is authorized may submit your South Carolina Annual Report. This can be someone within your business (such as a director), or someone outside your business that is hired to file your report. When you hire Northwest Registered Agent for business renewal service, we’ll submit your South Carolina Report for you!

Do South Carolina Annual Reports need original signatures?

It depends on how you choose to file. If you use third-party tax preparation software, your report can be filed with electronic signatures. However, if you mail your report, you will need to provide the original signature of a principal officer.

Where can I get more information about the State of South Carolina Annual Report filing?

South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)
Corporate Tax/Partnerships
PO Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214-0400
T: (844) 898-8542 OR (803) 898-5000
Fax: (803) 896-1682
Email: CorpTax@dor.sc.gov OR Partnerships@dor.sc.gov

 

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