Business Regulations

Research & Planning

Registering with the Secretary of State

Obtain an Employer ID Number (EIN) from the IRS

Choose Location - Determine local business licenses and property tax requirements

Will you hire employees? Know the laws and requirements

Determine if a Retail Sales Tax registration is required

Determine what county or state Business Personal Property Tax registrations are required

Financing your business

Other considerations

Other Considerations

Contact:

City & Town Directory

County Directory

Ordinance Databases

Insurance and Bonding

Surety Bonds sba.gov
Business Insurance Info sba.gov
Flood Insurance floodsmart.gov

Contact SC Dept. of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA)

Contact SC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC)

Contact SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing, Regulation (SCLLR)

Contact SC Dept. of Revenue (SCDOR)

Contact South Carolina Education Lottery

Lottery ticket sales

Contact SC Dept. of Insurance (SCDOI)

Insurance companies, agents, brokers, adjusters, and appraisers

Trademark Information

Federal - uspto.gov/trademark
South Carolina - sos.sc.gov

Patent Information

Federal - uspto.gov/patent

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