Form an LLC in South Carolina
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $250 on Standard.
State filing fee
$125
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$0 / yr
South Carolina LLCs file with the Secretary of State at $125 and have no annual report requirement for member-managed LLCs (manager-managed LLCs file a CL-1 annually with the Department of Revenue but at a small fee). Processing runs about two weeks.
South Carolina is one of the small group of states where ongoing administrative obligations are genuinely minimal. For an in-state founder or a non-resident wanting a Southeast presence without recurring report fees, it's a strong pick.
Best for: South Carolina-resident businesses; Charleston operators; founders avoiding annual reports.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $125 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $0 |
| Annual report due | No annual report required |
- Member-managed LLCs have no annual report obligation.
- Manager-managed LLCs file form CL-1 with the Department of Revenue annually.
How we file your South Carolina LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the South Carolina Secretary of State Business Filings Division. The $125 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a South Carolina operating agreement delivered.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
Does South Carolina require an annual report for LLCs?
Member-managed LLCs have no annual report requirement. Manager-managed LLCs file form CL-1 annually with the Department of Revenue.
Can a non-resident own a South Carolina LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
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Ready to form your South Carolina LLC?
Total from $250 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.