South Carolina LLC Fees & Requirements
Official fees and filing requirements for forming and maintaining an LLC in South Carolina.
Formation Fee
Annual Report
Fee
No SOS annual report found. SCDOR: only an LLC taxed as a corporation files the CL-1 initial annual report ($25 minimum license fee) and the annual report on SC1120; partnership/disregarded LLCs do not
Note: No explicit SOS statement that default LLCs file nothing; inferred only from DOR scope - treat as conditional
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SCDOR
Due Date
Only for LLCs taxed as corporations: CL-1 within 60 days of commencing business; then with SC1120
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SCDOR
Registered Agent Requirement
Must designate and continuously maintain an SC office and agent for service of process (S.C. Code 33-44-108)
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SOS