LLC cost in South Carolina
South Carolina charges $110 to form an LLC. Over 5 years, state fees come to $110.
Year 1
- Articles of Organization source$110
Years 2 to 5, each year
- No state fees due$0
5-year total$110
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Each fee
- Articles of Organization: $110. Once, when you form the LLC. S.C. Code 33-44-1204(a)(1): 'articles of organization of a limited liability company: one hundred ten dollars.' The SOS site (sos.sc.gov) returned 403 today, so the amount was confirmed from the statute only. Source
Forming in another state instead?
If your business operates in South Carolina, forming in another state does not remove the South Carolina fees. You register there as a "foreign" LLC ($110) and keep filing its yearly reports. You also pay a registered agent in the other state. We assume $99 a year, a low published price (Harbor Compliance).
| If you live in South Carolina | First year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Form in South Carolina | $110 | $110 |
| Form in Wyoming, register in South Carolina | $309 | $945 |
| Form in Delaware, register in South Carolina | $319 | $2,315 |
Assumes a foreign LLC pays the same yearly South Carolina fees as a local one. Try your own numbers.
How to file
You can file with the state yourself: South Carolina official filing page. Or pay a formation service to file for you. Services charge their own fee on top of the state fees above.
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