Managed Doing Business As (DBA) Services
We handle your DBA project from conception through maintenance. We navigate registration requirements across state lines, check name availability, prepare and file DBA registrations, track renewals, and prepare and file renewals.
- Access to a compliance specialist who consults with you on your project
- Complete document preparation, filing, and follow-up with government agencies through approval
- Full transparency of your project status and renewal tracking via the new DBA List feature in our software
South Carolina DBA / Fictitious Name / Trade Name Registrations
Business entities that plan to use a name other than their legal business name may need to register an assumed name. Assumed name registration can take place at the state, local, or state and local levels of government. State specific registration information is available below.
South Carolina Fictitious Name Registrations
South Carolina Assumed Name Certificate
Initial Registration
Fictitious or Assumed Name
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| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Required only for limited partnerships that plan to use a name other than name shown on its certificate of registration. |
| County Level Filing: | Filing is not required at the county level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Registration of an assumed name does not confer ownership rights and does not prevent another entity from using the same fictitious name. |
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Registration Renewal
Renewal of Fictitious or Assumed Name
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| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By December 31 of the 5th full calendar year following the most recent date of registration. |
| Law: | SC Code § 33-42-45 |
