South Carolina Entity Name Reservation
Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in South Carolina.
South Carolina Entity Name Reservation Licenses
South Carolina Foreign Entity Name Registration
| Agency: | South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application to Register or Renew the Registration of a Foreign Entity Name |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Notes: | Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application to Register or Renew the Registration of a Foreign Entity Name |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year. |
South Carolina Name Reservation
| Agency: | South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for LLCs and $10 for other entities. |
| Notes: | Names are reserved for 120 days. Name reservations cannot be renewed. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Name reservations cannot be renewed.
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