How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Carolina?

$249 total for standard filing, with the South Carolina state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $349. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.

Your stamped Articles of Organization from the South Carolina Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.

Do I need a registered agent in South Carolina?

Yes. Every South Carolina LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.

How to Form an LLC in South Carolina

South Carolina processes online filings in about one to two business days. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.

Total cost, standard filing	$249
Total cost, expedited filing	$349
State filing fee	Included
State form filed	Articles of Organization
You receive	Articles of Organization

What it costs

Forming an LLC in South Carolina costs $249 in total. That is one price covering both the South Carolina Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.

How long it takes

South Carolina processes online filings in about one to two business days. Expedited buys faster preparation and filing on our side.

Where South Carolina filings get tripped up

These are the things we have actually run into filing in South Carolina, in plain English.

Your documents come from a download link, not an email attachment: South Carolina sends an approval notice with a link to fetch the filed articles. We retrieve the document and put it in your account so you are not chasing a portal.
The name search is gated before you can even start: South Carolina puts a verification check in front of its name search and requires an account before you can file, which is why most people find it fiddlier than neighbouring states.

What we need from you

Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Articles of Organization for you, and handle the state's payment.

What you get

Your stamped Articles of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as South Carolina issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.

Start your South Carolina LLC — $249

One price. The South Carolina state filing fee is included.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Carolina?: $249 total for standard filing, with the South Carolina state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $349. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
How long does it take to form an LLC in South Carolina?: South Carolina processes online filings in about one to two business days.
What do I receive?: Your stamped Articles of Organization from the South Carolina Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
Do I need a registered agent in South Carolina?: Yes. Every South Carolina LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.