How to Form an LLC in South Carolina Yourself (2026 Costs and Steps)

Quick answer

The cost to file in South Carolina is $110 when you file online with the South Carolina Secretary of State (file online).

Step 1: Check that your LLC name is available

Search the South Carolina Secretary of State's business name records before filing to ensure your desired name is available.

Step 2: Choose a registered agent

The registered agent may be an individual South Carolina resident or a qualifying corporation or LLC, with a street address in South Carolina. If you are a South Carolina resident, you may serve as your own registered agent. The registered agent must sign the Articles of Organization.

Step 3: File your Articles of Organization, Limited Liability Company - Domestic (Form F0006)

File Form F0006 with the South Carolina Secretary of State. You can file online at https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling or by mail. The filing fee is $110 for both online and mail filings.

Step 4: Create an operating agreement

Create an operating agreement to outline the ownership structure, member roles, voting rights, and procedures for what happens if a member leaves. This document governs the internal operations of your LLC.

Step 5: Get your EIN from the IRS

Obtain your Employer Identification Number from the IRS. The EIN is free from the IRS (https://www.irs.gov/ein).

Step 6: Keep your LLC in good standing

No initial report is required for a standard LLC. A corporate License Fee with a $25 minimum, paid using form CL-1, applies to an LLC only if it is taxed as a corporation. No annual minimum tax applies to an LLC solely by virtue of its LLC status.