Short answer: South Carolina doesn't require a recurring LLC report, based on our latest check.
We've pulled these figures from the South Carolina Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
South Carolina report at a glance
- Report name
- None required
- Fee
- $0 No annual report for default LLCs taxed as partnerships or disregarded entities. Corporate taxed LLCs pay $25.
- How often
- none
- Due
- None
- Late penalty
- None
- Dissolution risk
- N/A for default LLCs
Taxes that ride along
No franchise or minimum tax on standard pass-through LLCs. Personal income tax has two brackets (1.99% on first $30,000, 5.21% above) with a custom standard deduction. Corporate income tax is flat 5.00%.
How South Carolina compares
South Carolina's recurring report fee is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so South Carolina comes in $35 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| District of Columbia | $300 | 4 of 51 |
| Georgia | $60 | 19 of 51 |
| North Carolina | $203 | 7 of 51 |
| Virginia | $50 | 22 of 51 |
| Alabama | $0 | 41 of 51 |
South Carolina fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 |
Annual report and deadlines: South Carolina questions
When is the South Carolina LLC annual report due?
None
How much is the South Carolina annual report fee?
$0. No annual report for default LLCs taxed as partnerships or disregarded entities. Corporate taxed LLCs pay $25.
What happens if I file my South Carolina annual report late?
None
Can South Carolina dissolve my LLC for not filing?
N/A for default LLCs
Where do I file the South Carolina report?
With the South Carolina Secretary of State, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dba where, dba fee.