2026 South Carolina fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in South Carolina?
Every South Carolina LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the no annual report required for llcs, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in South Carolina costs $110 in one-time state filing fees. South Carolina charges no annual report fee, so there is no recurring state cost. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $259, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$110
No annual report required for LLCs
None
Processing time
24 hours (online)
South Carolina LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $110 | One time |
| No annual report required for LLCs | None | Not required |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $259 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 6.4% (2024, dropping to 6% by 2027) on SC-resident LLC members.
What founders in South Carolina overpay for
- South Carolina requires the Initial Annual Report at the same time as the Articles of Organization (some services forget this).
- LLCs electing to be taxed as C-Corps in SC must file annual reports and pay franchise tax as corporations.
- Late filing penalties. N/A
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax on LLCs. 5% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your South Carolina LLC for $259
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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