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South Carolina is located on the southern Eastern Seaboard of the United States. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia. The state is named in honor of King Charles I of England, who first established the English colony.
South Carolina is the smallest state in the Deep South region and has a roughly triangular shape. It ranks as the 40th largest state by area and the 23rd most populous in the U.S., with a GDP of $249.9 billion in 2019. Columbia, situated in the center of the state, serves as both the capital and the largest city.
In 2019, South Carolina's GDP reached $249.9 billion, positioning the state as the 26th largest by GDP in the United States.
During the first half of the 20th century, agriculture was central to South Carolina's economy. The state's industrial outputs now include textile goods, chemical products, paper products, machinery, automobiles, automotive products, and tourism.
Numerous large corporations have relocated to South Carolina. The state operates under right-to-work laws, and many businesses employ staffing agencies to fill temporary positions.
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) | Corporation (C-Corp and S-Corp) | |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax Rate | All business entities incorporated in South Carolina are subject to a tax rate of 5%. | |
| Company Name | The name of LLCs must include one of the following designations: 'Limited Liability Company,' 'Limited Company,' 'Ltd. Co.,' 'LC,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' The name of an LLC must not imply purposes other than those permitted by state law and the Articles of Organization. The LLC name must be distinguishable from other domestic or foreign-qualified LLCs, as well as reserved or registered LLC names on the records of the Secretary of State. | The proposed name for a corporation must include words such as 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' or 'Limited,' or the abbreviations 'Corp.,' 'Inc.,' 'Co,' or 'Ltd.,' or abbreviations of words with similar meaning in another language. The proposed name for a corporation must not contain language implying purposes other than those permitted by state law and the Articles of Incorporation. The name must be distinguishable from other names of domestic or qualified foreign corporations, registered or reserved corporate names, limited partnerships, or non-profit corporations on the records of the Secretary of State. |
| Board of Directors | LLCs are required to have at least one or more managers or members. South Carolina imposes no age or residency requirements for managers and members. The managers must be listed in the Articles of Organization, whereas this requirement does not apply to members. | Corporations are required to have at least one or more directors or shareholders. South Carolina imposes no age or residency requirements for directors and shareholders. The names and addresses of directors are not required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation. |
| Other Requirements | Annual Report: South Carolina LLCs are not required to file an annual report. A state tax identification number is not required in South Carolina. Registered Agent: The name and physical address of the LLC's registered agent must be provided, along with information on normal business hours for the purpose of accepting important documents from the government. Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is essential for LLCs with employees and for opening a business bank account. | Annual Report: South Carolina corporations are required to file an annual report on the 15th day of the third month after the close of the taxable year. Stock: The Articles of Incorporation must include the authorized shares and their par value. Registered Agent: The name and physical address of the corporation's registered agent must be provided, along with information on normal business hours for the purpose of accepting important documents from the government. Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is essential for corporations with employees and for opening a business bank account.. A state tax identification number is not required in South Carolina. |
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You will receive soft copies of necessary documents, including the Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Your new company in South Carolina will then be ready to conduct business. You can use the documents in the company kit to open a corporate bank account, or we can assist you with our extensive experience in banking support services.
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US$ 599
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) | FromUS$ 599 | |
| Corporation (C-Corp and S-Corp) | FromUS$ 599 |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of Business Entity | Limited Liability Company (LLC) |
| Corporate Income Tax | Yes - 5% |
| British Based Legal System | No |
| Double Tax Treaty Access | No |
| Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) | 2 - 3 working days |
| Corporate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Number of Directors | 1 |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Standard Authorized Capital/Shares | N/A |
| Local Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Registered Office/ Registered Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| Local Meetings | No |
| Local Directors / Shareholders | No |
| Publicly Accessible Records | Yes |
| Annual Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Annual Return | Yes |
| Audited Accounts | Yes |
| Incorporation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (1st year) | US$ 599.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 420.00 |
| Annual Renewal Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (year 2+) | US$ 499.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 420.00 |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of Business Entity | Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp) |
| Corporate Income Tax | Yes - 5% |
| British Based Legal System | No |
| Double Tax Treaty Access | No |
| Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) | 2 - 3 working days |
| Corporate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Number of Directors | 1 |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Standard Authorized Capital/Shares | N/A |
| Local Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Registered Office/ Registered Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| Local Meetings | No |
| Local Directors / Shareholders | No |
| Publicly Accessible Records | Yes |
| Annual Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Annual Return | Yes |
| Audited Accounts | Yes |
| Incorporation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (1st year) | US$ 599.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 420.00 |
| Annual Renewal Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (year 2+) | US$ 499.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 420.00 |
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Agent Fee |  |
| Name Check | |
| Preparation of Articles | |
| Same-day Electronic Filing | |
| Certificate of Formation | |
| Digital Copy of Documents | |
| Digital Corporate Seal | |
| Lifetime Customer Support | |
| One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of South Carolina Registered Agent Service | |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Status |
|---|---|
| Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. | |
| Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies | |
To incorporate a South Carolina company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 420, including
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Agent Fee | |
| Name Check | |
| Preparation of Articles | |
| Same-day Electronic Filing | |
| Certificate of Formation | |
| Digital Copy of Documents | |
| Digital Corporate Seal | |
| Lifetime Customer Support | |
| One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of South Carolina Registered Agent Service | |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Status |
|---|---|
| Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. | |
| Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies | |
To incorporate a South Carolina company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 420, including
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| Business Plan Form PDF | 789.91 kB | Updated time: 05 Apr, 2025, 09:40 (UTC+08:00) Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation |  |  |
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| South Carolina (C-Corp or S-Corp) Rate card PDF | 149.79 kB | Updated time: 19 Feb, 2025, 12:12 (UTC+08:00) Basic Features and Standard price for South Carolina (C-Corp or S-Corp) |  | |
| South Carolina LLC Rate card PDF | 149.19 kB | Updated time: 19 Feb, 2025, 12:13 (UTC+08:00) Basic Features and Standard price for South Carolina LLC |  | |
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