Every day, out-of-state businesses are looking to relocate to and expand in South Carolina. While business needs and requirements vary depending on the industry or field, in general, the following will help you open for business in South Carolina.
Every day, new businesses are looking to relocate to and expand in South Carolina. SCBOS loves businesses of every size, and it's our goal to make it easy for you to meet the needs of your business.
Moving Across State Lines
Moving your business across state lines can be tricky, but SCBOS is here to help you simplify the process with tips for relocating to or expanding into South Carolina.
Ready to Register in South Carolina
SCBOS has gathered information and resources you will want to consider when you are ready to register your business in South Carolina.
- Review our New Business page.
- Learn more about professional licenses at the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation website, or call 803-896-4300.
- If your LLC, Corporation, or LLP is registered in another state, but you need a Certificate of Authority to do business in South Carolina, register at the South Carolina Secretary of State website, or call 803-734-2158.
- To relocate your LLC, Corporation, or LLP from your current state to South Carolina, find information at the South Carolina Secretary of State website, or call 803-734-2158.
Connect to Local Suppliers and Vendors
Gain more exposure for your business, and access to exclusive networking and outreach events by visiting the SourceSC website.
Today businesses are increasingly relying on remote employees to meet demands. If you have or are thinking about hiring a remote worker who resides in South Carolina for your out-of-state business, the following information will help ensure that your business and remote employee(s) are compliant in South Carolina:
- I-9 Verify employee.
- Register for SC Withholding by contacting the SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR). You can register online at MyDORWAY.
- The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) will determine the Unemployment Insurance liability or non-liability of the employing unit. An Employer ID number can be applied for on SUITS.
- All employers must report all newly hired employees to the SC Department of Social Services (SCDSS) within 20 days after the employee's first day of work. You can report this online at newhire.sc.gov.
Nexus is a connection between South Carolina and out-of-state businesses that have conducted business within South Carolina and not reported that income to the state. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) allows the business to come forward under the Voluntary Discloser Program (VDA). The VDA Program allows unregistered taxpayers to come forward without penalties and a limited lookback period (36 months) to meet their filing requirements.