South Carolina LLC Filing Fee: $110 for the Articles of Organization
Filing Articles of Organization (Form F0006) with the South Carolina Secretary of State costs $110. The fee is the same online through Business Entities Online or on paper by mail.
A standard South Carolina LLC has no annual report and no annual report fee.
South Carolina LLC fees at a glance
| Filing | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $110 | Form F0006, filed once |
| Annual report | None | Standard LLCs only |
| Change of agent or office | $10 | Statement of change |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 120 days, not renewable |
| Reinstatement | $25 | Within 2 years of dissolution |
If the LLC elects to be taxed as a corporation, it must file a CL-1 initial report with the Department of Revenue and pay a License Fee of at least $25. That is a tax matter, separate from the Secretary of State filing.
Where these figures come from
- S.C. Code 33-44-1204 sets "articles of organization of a limited liability company: one hundred ten dollars", and the Secretary of State's forms list shows $110.00.
- Form F0006 is filed under sections 33-44-202 and 33-44-203 of the same chapter.
- The Department of Revenue's corporate FAQs say an LLC not taxed as a corporation is not subject to the annual report or license fee.
- The Secretary of State's online filing page points to Business Entities Online.
How to file South Carolina Articles of Organization
- Pick a name with "limited liability company", "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C." or "LC" that is distinguishable from names on file.
- Name an agent for service of process: a South Carolina resident, a domestic corporation or LLC, or an authorized foreign one. The agent signs the form and gives a street address.
- Add the basics: an initial designated office in South Carolina and at least one organizer, who signs.
- File online at Business Entities Online, or mail two copies of Form F0006, a $110 check payable to the South Carolina Secretary of State and a self-addressed stamped envelope to 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525, Columbia, SC 29201.
- Know the tax side. No annual report is due unless you elect corporate tax treatment.
Have us file it for you
Our South Carolina LLC formation is $199 plus the $110 state fee, passed through at cost, and your first year of registered agent service is included (then $99 a year).
$199 + $110 South Carolina state filing fee = $309 due today
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Carolina?
$110 for the Articles of Organization, online or by mail.
Does South Carolina have an LLC annual report fee?
Not for a standard LLC. The Department of Revenue says an LLC not taxed as a corporation is not subject to the annual report or License Fee.
What happens if I elect corporate tax treatment?
The LLC must file a CL-1 initial report with the Department of Revenue within 60 days of starting business, and the License Fee has a $25 minimum.