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Corporation Filing Fees in South Carolina

In South Carolina, filing articles of incorporation costs $135 in total ($10 filing fee, $100 tax and the $25 minimum license fee), and the annual report is filed with the Department of Revenue with a license fee of at least $25.

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South Carolina at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$135
$10 filing fee plus $100 plus the $25 minimum license fee.
Annual report fee
$25 minimum license fee
Paid to the Department of Revenue: $15 plus $1 per $1,000 of capital stock and paid-in surplus, minimum $25.
Report frequency
Every year (Department of Revenue)
Due by the 15th day of the 4th month after the tax year ends.

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The rules in South Carolina

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in South Carolina?

Articles of incorporation fee in South Carolina: $135. $10 filing fee plus $100 plus the $25 minimum license fee.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in South Carolina?

Annual report fee in South Carolina: $25 minimum license fee. Paid to the Department of Revenue: $15 plus $1 per $1,000 of capital stock and paid-in surplus, minimum $25.

How often does a corporation in South Carolina have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in South Carolina: Every year (Department of Revenue). Due by the 15th day of the 4th month after the tax year ends.

Where do the South Carolina corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from S.C. Code 33-1-220, S.C. Code 12-20-50 and S.C. Code 12-20-20. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

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