LLC formation price tables - South Carolina
3 Best LLC Services in South Carolina (2026): Price Table
Table order: Cost 40%, coverage 30%, three smaller columns (how the table is sorted)
South Carolina: the main figures
- Fee at the filing office$110scstatehouse.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- Price band, year one$199The state fee is separate
- What three years cost$397 to $597Both renewals counted
- What the state takes in 3 years$110Official figures alone
- Break-even yearNo break-evenSteady ranking
South Carolina table, ranked
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1. Mainstay Filing: best for a price that does not move
Top of the table- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$199/yr
- Three-year cell$597
$199 yearly plus $110 to the state
Mainstay Filing is entry one. One $199 price handles formation and the registered agent plus the EIN application.
South Carolina Registered Agent.co would save $200 over three years and leave more filing work with you.
Price buys
- Formation paperwork, completed
- Registered agent for twelve months
- EIN application prepared
- No markup on government fees
In its favor
- EIN application covered
- $199 in year two
- One yearly price of $199
Against it
- From year two, $100 above South Carolina Registered Agent.co
- Bundling saves less in this state
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2. South Carolina Registered Agent.co: best for plain formation, nothing added
Single-state service- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$99/yr
- Three-year cell$397
$199 and fees; renewal $99
South Carolina Registered Agent.co holds place 2 because forming costs $199, year-one agent included, and each later year is $99.
Price buys
- Formation paperwork, completed
- Agent service for the first year
In its favor
- No agent charge in year one
- $199 on top of the state fee
- Then $99 per year
Against it
- EIN application not included ($99)
See South Carolina Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
3. SC Registered Agent.org: best for companies rooted in the state
Single-state service- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$99/yr
- Three-year cell$397
$199 and fees; renewal $99
SC Registered Agent.org holds place 3 because forming costs $199, year-one agent included, and each later year is $99.
Its prices match South Carolina Registered Agent.co's exactly.
Price buys
- Formation paperwork, completed
- Agent service for the first year
In its favor
- Then $99 per year
- No agent charge in year one
- $199 on top of the state fee
Against it
- EIN application not included ($99)
See SC Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Year-by-year totals
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | South Carolina Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | See South Carolina Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | SC Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | See SC Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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South Carolina state fees (official)
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $110 | scstatehouse.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| State fees over three years | $110 | Sum of the lines above |
Why entry one is entry one
For South Carolina, the deciding column was filing work per row (30% of the sort), where Mainstay Filing finished ahead.
Coverage per dollar settled it, narrowly.
With the EIN application in the math, the swap comes in year 2, when Mainstay Filing passes South Carolina Registered Agent.co.
South Carolina LLC filing fee and requirements, quoted from the official source
$110 plus the Articles of Organization, delivered to the South Carolina Secretary of State, creates the company. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
As printed: scstatehouse.gov [read October 2026, table note]
Filing it yourself
Hire no one and three years cost $110 in state fees. A service puts $397 to $597 on top over the same stretch.
Questions
What do LLC formation services charge in South Carolina?
Set aside $199 plus $110 in state fees.
What do these entries add up to over three years?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $397 to $597.
How much does South Carolina charge to file an LLC?
The state charges $110 for the Articles of Organization.
What does South Carolina charge each year after formation?
Report fee: none.
Is the EIN application included in the price?
Mainstay Filing includes it, South Carolina Registered Agent.co adds $99 and SC Registered Agent.org adds $99.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
No swap in ten years; no entry passes another.
Which LLC formation service is the best value in South Carolina?
Entry one is Mainstay Filing, then South Carolina Registered Agent.co, then SC Registered Agent.org.
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Where this came from
- S.C: scstatehouse.gov, as of August 2026.
- Mainstay Filing South Carolina service page page as of November 13, 2026
- South Carolina Registered Agent.co pricing page page as of November 13, 2026
- SC Registered Agent.org pricing page page as of November 13, 2026