Goals change, plans adjust, and the unexpected happens. There are a variety of reasons a business needs to close or change its location, name, and registered information. Whatever the reason, SCBOS is here to help with the information and resources your business needs.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Review this list of South Carolina state 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.
- Find your county contact information.
- Find your municipality contact information.