South Carolina Sales Tax License Registration

If your business is operating in South Carolina, you may be required to register for sales tax with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Sales tax registration is necessary for businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in the state.

How to get a South Carolina Sales Tax License

There are 2 sales tax setup tasks you may need to complete in South Carolina to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the South Carolina agencies or use Mosey to do it.

Use Mosey to register for sales tax in South Carolina.

South Carolina Sales Tax Exemption for Corporation

Qualifying nonprofits can apply for an exemption from Sales & Use Tax on items sold by the organizations for charitable purposes. The exemption applies only to items purchased for resale and does not apply to items purchased by an organization for its own use. Note: A Sales & Use Tax account is required before an exemption may be granted.

  1. Submit the Sales & Use Tax Exemption

    Apply for a Sales & Use Tax exemption using your MyDORWAY account. You will need to provide your file number when applying for an exemption.

South Carolina Sales Tax Setup for Corporation, LLC, LLP

If you are selling tangible personal property in South Carolina, you are required to register with the Department of Revenue for a Retail License to collect and pay sales tax. If you have no physical presence in South Carolina but have more than $100,000 in South Carolina sales for the previous or current calendar year, you have "economic nexus" for sales tax purposes as a remote seller and are subject to sales tax. Note: SaaS is considered a taxable service in South Carolina.

  1. Register Online for a Sales Tax Account

    Log in to your MyDORWAY account to register with the Department of Revenue for a Retail Sales Tax account.

South Carolina Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There are 2 sales tax filing requirements & deadlines you may need to complete in South Carolina. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

South Carolina Sales Tax Return for Corporation, LLC, LLP

If you are registered for a Retail License in South Carolina, you are required to file a monthly tax return (Form ST-3). Note: Requests to change to quarterly or annual filing frequency must be submitted in writing to the Department of Revenue for approval.

  1. File Sales Tax Return (Form ST-3)

    Log in to your MyDORWAY account for file your sales tax return.

  2. Pay Sales Tax

    Visit MyDORWAY to make a payment for sales tax.

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