Any South Carolina business that has or plans to hire employees will have several compliance requirements that must be met. Below you will find all state requirements, instructions, and links to any of our partners that you may need to register with.

South Carolina has regulations for hiring remote workers, whether they live within the state or your business is based in South Carolina and the employees reside elsewhere. We've compiled all the necessary information for you in one place.

 Steps when hiring new employees

Businesses with employees are required to complete the following:

  1. Complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) from US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
  2. Verify the employee’s employment status through the E-Verify system.
  3. Report all SC New Hires to the South Carolina Department of Social Services.  
  4. Register for state withholding with the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
  5. State Unemployment Insurance Tax (SUITS) to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.  
  6. Maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage. Learn more at the South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission.
  7. Employment Posters from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation in a place where employees can see them.
  8. Check to see if your new hire qualifies your business for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).