South Carolina LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in South Carolina in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full South Carolina LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (online filing) | $110 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Annual Report / Renewal | $0 | cite |
| EIN from IRS | $0 | cite |
| Year-1 Total (typical single-member) | ~$235 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
South Carolina does not require LLCs to file annual reports or pay recurring franchise taxes, making ongoing compliance simpler than most states.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.scsos.com/business-filings/limited-liability-companies
- https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
- https://dor.sc.gov/tax/business
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- Full South Carolina LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
- Northwest Registered Agent — $125/yr for South Carolina
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