LLC Cost in South Carolina: Full Fee Breakdown
Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in South Carolina. All fees verified from the South Carolina Secretary of State as of August 2026.
How much does an LLC cost in South Carolina?
An LLC in South Carolina costs $218 in the first year through Lovie: $110 state filing fee paid to South Carolina, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.
- State filing fee: $110 (paid directly to South Carolina Secretary of State)
- Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
- Registered agent: $79/yr (required in South Carolina, includes digital mail scanning)
LLC Formation Cost Breakdown
State Filing Fees (paid to South Carolina)
LLC Articles of Organization$110
Annual Report$0/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$50
Lovie Platform Fees
Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$218
Renewal: $79/yr (registered agent + annual report)
C-Corp Formation in South Carolina
C-Corp filing fee$135
Total first year (C-Corp)$243
Processing Time
Standard processing in South Carolina: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$50.
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