Goals change, plans adjust, and the unexpected happens. There are a variety of reasons a business needs to change its location, name, and/or registered information. Whatever the reason, SCBOS is here to help with the information and resources your business needs for change.
Make your business changes at the following agencies and organizations:
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)
Make changes to your SCDOR accounts:
- Online at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov, or
- By paper with Form SC 8822B.
Find answers to MyDORWAY questions or issues by calling 844-898-8542.
South Carolina Secretary of State (SCSOS)
File an amendment to your business registration or change the registered agent’s address with the South Carolina Secretary of State.
- Find the forms for changing a registered agent.
- Find the forms for filing an amendment.
- File online.
- Find answers to questions by calling 803-734-2158.
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW)
Make changes to your SCDEW SUITS account:
- Online at dew.sc.gov/suits, or
- By paper form with Employers Report of Change (UCE 101S).
Find answers to questions by calling 803-737-2400, ext. 3, option 3, option 4.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Make changes to your IRS information:
- Online at irs.gov, or
- By phone at 1-800-829-4933.
Other South Carolina State Agencies
If you have licenses, permits, and/or registrations with other state agencies, contact those agencies.
County and Municipalities
If you have a license, permit, and/or registration with the county or other municipalities, contact the issuer directly. Many businesses have at least one local business license.