How much does an LLC cost in South Carolina?
The South Carolina formation fee is not yet verified on the official site.
South Carolina has no annual report or yearly state fee for LLCs.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in South Carolina, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
South Carolina state fees
From the South Carolina Secretary of State. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | ? | Once, to form the LLC | — |
| Annual report / yearly fee | None | — | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | ? | Not complete yet: South Carolina formation fee still to verify. | |
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for South Carolina included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site | |
| Included | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $125/year | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | Not yet verified | Not yet verified South Carolina formation fee: still to verify. | Visit site |
Not available in South Carolina: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).
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Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in South Carolina and must be there in office hours)? Then the 3-year state fees are ? when you file everything yourself.
Registered agent in South Carolina
Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state where it is registered. You can act as your own if you meet the state's rules, or pay a service. Registered agent prices compared →
FAQ
Does South Carolina charge an annual fee for LLCs?
No. South Carolina has no annual report or yearly state fee for LLCs (checked on the official site).
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the South Carolina Secretary of State site before you file.