South Carolina LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in South Carolina before you file, then see South Carolina's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

South Carolina
Filing Fee
$110
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
None
Not required
Name Reservation
$25
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in South Carolina?

Filing your Articles of Organization in South Carolina costs $110. South Carolina doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $110

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $25

Checked against official South Carolina sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in South Carolina

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

South Carolina requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Contact the South Carolina Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

803-734-1614

Address Information

Mailing Address

Corporations Division, P.O. Box 11350, Columbia, SC 29211

Physical Address

Edgar Brown Building, 1205 Pendleton Street Suite 525, Columbia, SC 29201

Official South Carolina Resources

South Carolina LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open South Carolina’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: South Carolina law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (S.C. Code § 33-44-105). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. South Carolina law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (S.C. Code § 33-44-105). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A South Carolina name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 120 days. It can’t be renewed.

Filing your Articles of Organization in South Carolina costs $110. South Carolina doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report.

Yes, South Carolina requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

South Carolina doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

South Carolina doesn’t register DBAs or trade names at the state level. Check with your city or county business license office.

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