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South Carolina: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)

Filing a South Carolina LLC costs $110 (Articles of Organization, South Carolina Secretary of State). The periodic report is not required and changing the registered agent is $10. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The South Carolina filings

FilingForm or documentState feeWhen
FormationArticles of Organization$110Once, to create the LLC
ReportNoneNo reportNot required
Change of agentAgent change form$10When you switch agents
Best overall in South Carolina

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

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 is the South Carolina LLC filing fee?

$110 to file the Articles of Organization with the South Carolina Secretary of State.

What does the South Carolina LLC report cost?

South Carolina has no periodic LLC report with the state.

What does it cost to change a registered agent in South Carolina?

The state charges $10 to file the change.

Is the South Carolina fee high or low?

$110 ranks number 27 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).

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