Operating in South Carolina requires integration with the SC Business One Stop (SCBOS) and the MyDORWAY tax portal. States Business Consulting ensures your Palmetto entity remains in good standing from Charleston and Columbia to Greenville.
I. South Carolina Entity Formation
SOS Entity Filing
Register your LLC, Corporation, or Partnership via the SC Secretary of State. Note that Corporations must include an initial CL-1 Form and $135 fee.
SC Secretary of State PortalMyDORWAY Tax Setup
Register for Sales Tax, Withholding, and Corporate Income Tax via MyDORWAY—the SCDOR’s unified digital taxpayer portal.
MyDORWAY RegistrationLocal Business Licensing
South Carolina has no state-level general license. Use the Renewal Center to find municipal requirements for your specific physical location.
SC Business License CenterII. Compliance & Annual Requirements
Annual Report (CL-1)
Most LLCs are exempt. However, Corporations and LLCs taxed as Corporations must file an Annual Report (Form CL-1) by the 15th day of the 4th month after year-end.
Corporate Tax Filings2026 License Updates
- Standardized Class Schedule Compliance
- Local License Renewal (May 1st Deadline)
- Registered Agent Maintenance
- FinCEN Beneficial Ownership (BOI)
III. Workforce & Employer Obligations
Employer mandates are split between the Department of Revenue and the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW):
Unemployment Tax (SUITS)
Employers must register for a State Unemployment Insurance Tax (SUITS) account with the DEW for quarterly wage reporting.
SC DEW Employer PortalWorkers' Comp (SCWCC)
Businesses with 4+ employees are generally required to carry workers' compensation insurance through the SC Workers’ Comp Commission.
SCWCC ResourcesNew Hire Reporting
All SC employers are required to report new and rehired employees to the SC New Hire Reporting Center within 20 days of hire.
SC New Hire Reporting