South Carolina Business One Stop

10/14/2026

It's sweater weather season in South Carolina, which means festival season is here! 🍂

If your business participates in a special event or festival more than once in a 24-month period, you’ll need a Retail License from the SC Department of Revenue.

Need more help to get your business compliance-ready for your upcoming event? Give us a call, live chat, or email!

10/12/2026

October is ! 💻

Make sure to check out SC Department of Consumer Affairs free webinars and other events this month.

SCDCA is here to help you protect your data and personal info. SCDCA will host free webinars and shred events during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn about our upcoming events at https://consumer.sc.gov/free-webinars-and-shred-events-reduce-risk-information-compromise

10/08/2026

Ready to turn a new leaf and start a business? 🍂

Use our Business Wizard tool to jump start your idea with a personalized compliance checklist.

All you need to do is plug in your industry, business type, and location to get started!

10/06/2026

Starting a business in South Carolina that will sell physical products? 🛍️

You’ll need a retail license first!

Fill out the SC Department of Revenue’s Business Tax Application to get your retail license and register for other applicable business taxes!

Need more help? Reach out to us! 💬

10/01/2026

Starting a new business in South Carolina? 🛍️
You don’t have to do it alone!

Connect with us through live chat to find the right resources and get your business started.

💬 Live Chat Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

✉️ Need help outside these hours? Send us an email at [email protected]

09/29/2026

Ready to turn a new leaf and start a business this year? 🍂

Use our Business Wizard tool to jump start your idea with a personalized compliance checklist.

All you need to do is plug in your industry, business type, and location to get started!

09/24/2026

Did your business move locations?
Here’s what to do ⬇️

Update your address with these agencies:

➡️SC Secretary of State: File articles of amendment (if your business structure required you to file organizing documents when you started).

➡️SC Department of Revenue: Update information through your MyDORWAY account.

➡️Local Business License: Update your business information with the county/municipality where your business is located.

Have more questions about updating or making changes to your business?
Reach out to us!

09/22/2026

It's almost sweater weather season in South Carolina, which means festival season is here! 🍂

If your business participates in a special event or festival more than once in a 24-month period, you need a Retail License from the SC Department of Revenue.

Need more help to get your business compliance-ready for your upcoming event? Give us a call, live chat, or email!

09/17/2026

Wondering if you need an EIN for your business? 💭

Your EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is issued by the IRS and serves as your business’s tax identification number.

You may need one if you:
➡️Operate as a partnership, LLC, corporation, or tax-exempt organization
➡️Have employees
➡️Will need to pay employment and other taxes
➡️Withhold taxes on income

Learn more about getting an EIN on our website. ⬇️

09/15/2026

Starting a new business in South Carolina? 🛍️

You don’t have to do it alone!

Let SCBOS support your business with one-on-one support by reaching out to our live chat, phone line, and email!