Home
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Research & Planning
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Registering with the Secretary of State
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Obtain an Employer ID Number (EIN) from the IRS
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Choose Location - Determine local business licenses and property tax requirements
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Will you hire employees? Know the laws and requirements
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Determine if a Retail Sales Tax registration is required
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Determine what county or state Business Personal Property Tax registrations are required
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Financing your business
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Other considerations


Starting a new business in South Carolina? 

You're in the right place.

 


We are here to help you get started with your new business. We provide tips and resources to help you along the way. SCBOS can help you figure out which steps to take to get the necessary permits, licenses, and registrations for your business. 



 

How can we assist?

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  • Email - scboshelp@scbos.sc.gov - Give us 1 business day. We work fast.

  

 

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Disclaimer:
​These steps are shared with you "as is". These are suggestions based on information acquired from partner agencies. This information is not a substitute for legal or accounting advice. For more in depth information, please contact each partner agency directly. These tips provide a starting point but are not a substitute for performing requirements research and due diligence on your own.