LLC Formation Fees

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How much South Carolina charges to form an LLC (2026)

The South Carolina filing fee is $110, $10 above the median and 27 of 50 from cheapest. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you; its $199 yearly price does not include the state fee.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The South Carolina filing fee

State fee
$110
Document
Articles of Organization
Filed with
South Carolina Secretary of State
Authority
S.C. Code § 33-44-202 (organization) and § 33-44-203 (articles of organization); fee set by § 33-44-1204(a)(1)
Rank
27 of 50, cheapest first
Yearly report
South Carolina has no annual report.

Against bordering states

StateFiling fee
South Carolina$110
Georgia$110
North Carolina$125
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Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

How much does it cost to file an LLC in South Carolina?

$110 to the South Carolina Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization. South Carolina is $10 above the median (median $100) and ranks 27 of 50 from cheapest.

Is South Carolina cheaper than neighboring states?

Georgia $110 and North Carolina $125. South Carolina is $110.

Are there other one-time costs in South Carolina?

The state's formation fee is the only one-time state charge we found for South Carolina.

What happens after the fee?

South Carolina has no annual report.

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