South Carolina Business One Stop

09/07/2026

SCBOS offices will be closed today (9/7) in observance of Labor Day.

Need assistance while we're away?
➡ Get answers on our website scbos.sc.gov
➡ Send us an email at [email protected]

09/03/2026

Ready to turn a new leaf and start a business this year? 🍂

Use our Business Wizard tool to jump start your idea with a personalized compliance checklist.

All you need to do is plug in your industry, business type, and location to get started!

09/01/2026

It's almost sweater weather season in South Carolina, which means festival season is here! 🍂

If your business participates in a special event or festival more than once in a 24-month period, you need a Retail License from the SC Department of Revenue.

Need more help to get your business compliance-ready for your upcoming event? Give us a call, live chat, or email!

08/27/2026

Are you opening a business in South Carolina? 🤔

One of the first things you’ll need to do is check to see if your location requires a local business license.

1️⃣Determine if your location requires a local business license by using the Local Business License Renewal Center’s list.

2️⃣If you need a local business license, contact the county and municipality where your business will operate. Your local office will provide instructions on how to apply.

08/25/2026

Are you opening a business in South Carolina? 🤩

One of the first things you’ll need to do is get a local business license if your location requires it. (Spoiler alert: Most places do!)

Check out the Local Business License Renewal Center’s list to confirm your location’s requirements.

If you DO need a local business license to operate, contact the county and municipality where your business is located. Your local office will provide instructions on how to apply.

08/20/2026

Did you move to South Carolina over the summer?
Planning to move your business here?

One of the first steps is to file organizing documents with the SC Secretary of State.

Give us a call, send an email, or message our live chat if you need help getting in touch with the SC Secretary of State office! 📩

08/18/2026

Have fall plans to open a business? We’ve got you! 🍂

Use our Business Wizard tool to get a jump start on that business idea.

All you need to do is plug in your industry, business type, location, and it will create a checklist on how to officially get your business on the books in South Carolina!

08/12/2026

Make sure to report your exempted sales from Tax Free Weekend with these tips from the South Carolina Department of Revenue! ⬇️

Businesses: Now that Tax Free Weekend is over, you'll need to report your exempt sales. Here's how to get started 👇

When completing your Sales Tax return for the month of August, enter the amount of exempt sales as a deduction. For the deduction type, choose "Sales Tax Holiday."

Need help with reporting your sales or handling returns after Tax Free Weekend? Head over to our Retailer Toolkit ➡️ dor.sc.gov/retailer-toolkit

08/11/2026

Looking to register your Doing Business As (DBA) name?

South Carolina is a little different! We don’t register DBAs on the state level, but you can register your DBA when you apply for your local business license (issued by the county and/or municipality where your business operates).

Limited Partnerships (LPs) or foreign corporations can apply for an Assumed Name or a Fictitious Name with the SC Secretary of State.

Have more questions about registering your DBA? Give us a call, send an email, or message our live chat and we can direct you to the right place! 📩