Set Up a South Carolina Business License

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The Secretary of State is responsible for keeping records on every business in South Carolina. You can get more info on a South Carolina Business License by performing a search with the South Carolina Secretary of State. When incorporated, businesses need to be registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State to operate there.

The South Carolina Secretary of State also handles dissolution.


Here's where I go to get the latest link to find a Business License in South Carolina: South Carolina Secretary of State

When you have your result, there will usually be several pieces of information about the Business License.

  • Official Name of Business License in South Carolina
  • Business License Identification Number
  • Status
  • Address in South Carolina
  • Registered Agent for Business License
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Number

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