Form a corporation in South Carolina
South Carolina charges $135 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the South Carolina Secretary of State.
South Carolina details
- Corporation filing fee
- $135
- Corporation annual reportNo SOS annual report; corps file with Dept of Revenue
- We confirm it for you
Filing office: South Carolina Secretary of State. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. Source
Start my South Carolina corporation
$135 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.
Questions
How much does it cost to incorporate in South Carolina?
The state charges $135. With our Basic package, the total is $135.
LLC or corporation?
Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the South Carolina LLC page to compare fees.
Who approves it?
The South Carolina Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.