South Carolina Business License

Business Application 

Mail or online.

The initial business license is valid from the time it begins operations through Dec. 31. Every year thereafter, the license requires annual renewal.

The required business license tax shall be paid for each business subject hereto according to the applicable rate classification on or before the due date of the 30th day of April in each year.

The business license tax must be computed based on the licensee's gross income for the calendar year preceding the due date, for the licensee's twelve-month fiscal year preceding the due date, or on a twelve-month projected income based on the monthly average for a business in operation for less than one (1) year

1st renewal of license: 40% of applicable tax 

2nd renewal of license: 60% of applicable tax 

3rd and the subsequent renewal of license: 100% of applicable tax

The business license is valid from the time it begins operations through Dec. 31. Every year thereafter, the license requires annual renewal.

Business License Application 

Online 

Determined by business type. 

Charlreston County Business License Ordinances 

Online

Determined by business type and gross reciepts. 

5-7 business days 

Annually by January 31. 

Business License Application 

Fees are based on gross receipts.

Fees are based on gross receipts.

Annually by April 30.

Renewal forms are sent to licensees prior to the expiration date.

Business License Application

• Varies by business type. Find your rate class on this page and then see the fee chart on this page to identify your application fee.
• All minimum fees and rates are be doubled for non-residents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the municipality.

• Varies by business type and income. Find your rate class on this page and then see the fee chart on this page to identify your renewal fee.
• All minimum fees and rates are be doubled for non-residents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the municipality.

Annually by April 30.

Renewal notices are sent in the mail roughly 2 months prior to the renewal date.

https://caycesc.gov/business/businesslicense.pdf

Varies

https://caycesc.gov/business/businesslicense.pdf

Varies

Annually on January 1.

New Business License Application 

Mail 

Business license fees are based on the type of business and the projected gross income of the business for the balance of the calendar year.

Business License Renewal Payment Form 

Mail or online

Business license fees are based on the type of business and the projected gross income of the business for the balance of the calendar year.

Annually by April 30. 

Applications can be retrieved from at the  The City of Dillon Building, Zoning and Business License offices is all located within the Department of Code Enforcement on the 1st floor of the Dillon City\County Complex Building. 

In person 

Fee is determined by business type. Ask to see the business rate card. 

Fee/tax is determined by business rate card. 

Annually by April 30.

City of Dillon Municipal Code - Chapter 1: Business Licenses 

Business License Application

A base rate fee is required per business type + estimated total gross sales/revenue/contracts for the balance of the year.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Fee based on actual gross receipts/revenue/contracts for prior year ending December 31.

Annually by December 31.

Business License Registration Application 

In person 

Determined by business type, see fee schedule 

• Code Clearance Form 
• Certificate of Occupancy - from the Building Inspection Department 

Renewal forms are sent in the mail by January 30. 

Mail 

Fees can be determined by the online rate calculator found here

Annually by April 30. 

Business License Registration Application

Mail. 

Fee determined by estimated gross income + class type (see caluclation worksheet)  + 3% convienience fee if paid online. 

Hardeevile, South Carolina Municpal Code - Chapter 11

• City of Hardeeville permits or inspection reports (843-784-2231)
• Completed business license application
• Copy of (current) South Carolina State License, if applicable 803-896-4300)
• Copy of Photo I.D. of Business Owner
• Copy of South Carolina retail sales tax license, if applicable (843-852-3600)
• DHEC approval, if applicable (843-846-1030)
• If this is a one-time or Project License; you will need to provide a copy of the contract
• Sub-contractor list (if you are using any subs, they are required to have a current City of Hardeeville business license before they can begin work for you). 

Business License Renewal Application 

Mail. 

Fees determined by gross income of following year + class type (see calucation worksheet) + 3% convience fee if paid online. 

Annually by April 30.

Hardeeville, South Carolina Municipal Code - Chapter 11

Business License Application

Fee for a new business are computed on the estimated probable gross income for the balance of the license year.

Online

Fee for a new business are computed on the estimated probable gross income for the balance of the license year.

Annually by December 31.

Business License Application

Fees vary. See the Business License Rate Schedule for details.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Fees vary. See the Business License Rate Schedule for details.

Annually by December 31.

Business License Application

Fees are based on projected gross income from the start of business date through December 31st of that year.

The Business License Division mails renewal forms at the beginning of the year in January.

Renewal fees are based on the previous year's gross income reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Annually by December 31.

Business Application Form 

Mailed or faxed. 

Fees are based on estimates of gross receipts for the first year.

A renewal license fee based on gross income shall be computed on the gross income for the preceding fiscal year, and on a twelve-month projected income, based on the monthly average for a business in operation at the time of renewal for less than one (1) year.

Annually by June 30.

Business Application

$10.00 application fee + Business License Tax (based on projected gross revenue for the first year of operation)

Annually by April 30.

Mail or online. 

Businesses are required to pay an annual business licenese tax.

Business License tax is calculated on your gross revenue reported on your prior year's Federal Income tax return.

Each yearly license shall be issued for a twelve-month period of May 1 - April 30.

Renewals are due by April 30th of each year. 

Business License Registration Application 

Mail 

Fee determined by busines type. 

Zoning approval is required prior to the issuance of the business license. Please contact the Horry County Planning and Zoning Department at 843-915-5340 to determine whether or not the use is in compliance with the zoning regulations and to obtain the required approval document prior to submitting the business license application. If the application is not received prior to the start date of the business a 10% monthly penalty will apply with a cap of 30%.

Business License Registration Application (renewal)

Mail 

Fee determined by business type. 

Annually by April 30. 

Business License Application 

Email (slee@lexsc.com) or fax (803-358-1552). 

Business type fee (NAICS code)+ $20.00 zoning fee. 

Emailed or faxed. 

Determined by the type of business (NAICS code). 

Annually by April 30.

(Ord. 2018-38 , § 1(Att. I)

Business License Application

Fee is determined by business activity and estimated gross receipts figure.

Business License Application (Renewal)

Fee is determined by business activity and gross receipts figure.

Annually by July 31.

Business License Registration Application 

In person or mail 

Determined by gross reciepts. 

Business License Renewal Form 

Mail 

Determined by gross reciepts 

Annually by April 30. 

Application for a New Business License

Fee is determined by the projected gross revenue through end of the calendar year. Additional fees specific to business type is listed on the application.

Online

Fee is based on gross revenue.

Annually by December 31.

Online

New businesses pay license fees on projected gross income from the start of business date through December 31 of that year.

Online

Renewal fees are based on the previous year?s gross income reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Annually by December 31.

Business License Application 

You must complete an Application and a New Clearance Form which is sent to the planning department for approval from the Zoning Department, Building Inspections Department, and the Fire Department.

Mail. 

Based on the estimated probable gross income stated in the license application for the balance of the license year. 

Based on gross total income for year. 

The City renewals are mailed in January and due by the 15th of February. The County renewals are mailed in February and due by the 15th of March.

5% per month beginning February 16th (City) and March 16th (county). 

Business Application 

Mail

The license fee for a new business is based upon an estimation of gross receipts from the first day of operation until May 31.

Renewals are mailed on April 5th and due by June 1st.

The reporting period for renewals is based upon the preceding calendar or fiscal year as reported on your federal tax return

Annually June 1.

Business Application 

Mail.

The fee for a new business shall be computed on the estimated probable gross income stated in the license application for the balance of the license year.

Inside Businesses: Pay $65.00 for the first $2,000.00 and then $0.65 for each $1,000.00 after + $82.49 Solid Waste Fee.

Outside Businesses: Pay $97.50 for the first $2,000.00 and then $0.98 for each $1,000.00 after

Annually by March 1.