How to start an LLC in South Carolina

The cost

State fees only. Each part is labeled.

Registered agent fees are not included.

How to file

Form, office and method, from the official instructions.

Form

Articles of Organization, under sections 33-44-202 and 33-44-203
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Filing office

South Carolina Secretary of State
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Filing method

Online through Business Entities Online or with the downloaded paper form
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Registered agent

Required. The articles name an initial agent for service of process and a South Carolina street address.
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When the LLC exists

When the Secretary of State endorses the articles for filing, unless a later date is set.
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Sources

Every figure on this page comes from these official pages.

• Secretary of State, downloadable paper forms for starting a businesshttps://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Home/DownloadForms?pdfCategoryId=1&category=Starting+a+Business+in+South+Carolina
• Secretary of State, Articles of Organization form F0006https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/DownloadForm?formName=F0006&entityType=2&filingType=Articles%20of%20Organization

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