South Carolina Business Incorporation Package to Incorporate Corporation
Forms included in this package
- South Carolina Articles of Incorporation for Domestic For-Profit Corporation
- South Carolina Bylaws for Corporation
- Annual Minutes
- Notices, Resolutions, Simple Stock Ledger and Certificate
- Minutes for Organizational Meeting
- Sample Transmittal Letter to Secretary of State's Office to File Articles of Incorporation
- Application of Name Reservation
- Election of 'S' Corporation Status and Instructions - IRS 2553
- I.R.S. Form SS-4 (to obtain your federal identification number)
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To start a corporation in South Carolina, you must file Articles of Incorporation and an Initial Report with the Secretary of State. Together these documents cost $135, plus a $15 fee for processing of your paperwork.
Choose a Corporate Name. Set Up a Corporate Records Book. Prepare Corporate Bylaws. Appoint Initial Corporate Directors. Hold Your First Board of Directors Meeting. Issue Stock. Comply With Other Tax and Regulatory Requirements. Foreign Corporations Doing Business in South Carolina.
What Is the Cheapest State to Incorporate? Delaware remains one of the more affordable states in which to form an LLC (14th lowest filing fee of 50 states). Delaware also ranks well for incorporation fees (17th lowest filing fee of 50 states).
Can you incorporate in multiple states? Technically, you incorporate a business in a single state, but can register to operate your business in additional states by filing a foreign qualification. This basically allows you to register your business in any other state you plan on conducting business.
Every state levies some form of taxation upon companies that incorporate within their jurisdiction: corporate tax, franchise tax, annual reporting fees, etc. But taxes must be paid in any state where your business has either a physical or economic nexus.
Both types of entities have the significant legal advantage of helping to protect assets from creditors and providing an extra layer of protection against legal liability. In general, the creation and management of an LLC are much easier and more flexible than that of a corporation.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in South Carolina? The South Carolina Secretary of State charges a $110 fee to file the Articles of Organization. You can reserve your LLC name with the South Carolina Secretary of State for $25.
Choose a corporate name. File your Articles of Incorporation. Appoint a registered agent. Start a corporate records book. Prepare corporate bylaws. Appoint initial directors. Hold first Board of Directors meeting. Issue stock to shareholders.
