Open a South Carolina LLC from anywhere in the world
A pro-business Southeast US LLC with no annual report for member-managed LLCs.
South Carolina LLC overview
A South Carolina LLC has a moderate filing fee and no annual report for member-managed LLCs taxed as pass-through entities. The state is a major manufacturing and logistics hub, with strong ports in Charleston. The process is open to non-residents and fully remote.
South Carolina LLC pricing
One flat package price. Everything below is included.
- Total package
- from $310 (all-in)
- State filing fee
- $110 (state)
What you get
- Company name availability search
- LLC registration in South Carolina with Articles of Organization
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official confirmation letter
- South Carolina Registered Agent service for 1 year
- Business mailing address (Registered Agent's address) for 1 year
- Mail scanning service
- Initial Operating Agreement draft
- Free US business bank account opening assistance
- Stripe and PayPal setup guidance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Timeline
All-inclusive South Carolina LLC bundle
One simple, all-in price. State filing fee, Registered Agent, business address, EIN and operating agreement all included.
South Carolina LLC formation with everything you need to launch: Registered Agent, business address, EIN with verification letter and operating agreement. State filing fee is already included.
- South Carolina LLC formation with all relevant documents
- South Carolina state filing fee included
- Registered Agent service (1 year)
- Business address provided by the Registered Agent
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official verification letter
- Initial Operating Agreement
- Bank account opening assistance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Why form your LLC in South Carolina?
Member-managed LLCs taxed as pass-through entities have no annual report.
Consistently ranked highly for business friendliness.
Major Southeast US shipping hub.
No citizenship or residency requirement.
Who is South Carolina best for?
- Manufacturing and automotive companies
- Logistics and shipping businesses
- Service companies in the Southeast
- Cost-conscious founders
Taxes and compliance
- No annual report for member-managed LLCs taxed as pass-through entities.
- LLCs taxed as corporations file an annual return.
- State income tax may apply to South Carolina-sourced income.
- Federal IRS filings still apply for foreign-owned LLCs.
Ongoing South Carolina LLC requirements
None for most LLCs; required if taxed as a corporation.
You must maintain a South Carolina Registered Agent.
BOI filing and IRS Form 5472 plus 1120 may apply.
How it works
Pick the South Carolina LLC plan that fits your goals.
Quick 5-minute form. We do the paperwork.
Receive formation docs, EIN and operating agreement.
South Carolina LLC: frequently asked questions
Is there really no annual report?+
Not for member-managed LLCs taxed as pass-through entities. LLCs taxed as corporations file annually.
Can a non-US resident form a SC LLC?+
Yes.
Will Stripe and PayPal accept a SC LLC?+
Yes, with an EIN.
Can I open a US bank account?+
Yes.
Do I need to visit South Carolina?+
No.
How long does it take?+
3 to 7 business days, plus 5 to 15 days for the EIN.
Is SC good for manufacturing?+
Yes. Major BMW, Boeing and Mercedes plants are based there.
Are member names public?+
Limited; the Registered Agent and organiser appear in the filing.
A few things to know
- State filing fees are billed separately and set by each state.
- Processing times depend on the state and the IRS and can vary.
- We cannot guarantee approval of any third-party bank or payment processor.
- We are not a law firm or accounting firm. Information is for general guidance only.
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