South Carolina
Any state, same service, same price for our work
Start an LLC in South Carolina from anywhere in the world.
A South Carolina LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in South Carolina and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$125
Processing
1–3 business days
Each year
None
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of South Carolina
- Registered agent with a South Carolina street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. No annual state report.
Start in South CarolinaAfter you pay
What happens with your South Carolina LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with South Carolina, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–3 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a South Carolina LLC from abroad
Who can form a South Carolina LLC
Anyone. South Carolina does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in South Carolina, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A South Carolina LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–3 business days after that. The state filing fee is $125, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
South Carolina is one of the few states with no annual report and no annual fee for an LLC. After the first year the only recurring cost with us is the registered agent at $45 a year.
Taxes in South Carolina
South Carolina has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in South Carolina often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
South Carolina FAQ
Questions about a South Carolina LLC
How much does a South Carolina LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$210 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $125 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in South Carolina?
We file within 48 hours of payment. South Carolina typically takes 1–3 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a South Carolina LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in South Carolina, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my South Carolina LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does South Carolina require every year?
Nothing at state level: no annual report and no annual fee. You keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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