Registered Agent Price Check › South Carolina
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in South Carolina
In South Carolina the state filing fee is $110. Mainstay Filing comes to $309 in year one; the $39 package comes to $149 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $110 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $309 | $199 | $508 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $149 | $125 | $274 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $209 | $199 | $408 |
| Bizee | $0 | $110 | $149 | $259 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $359 | $249 | $608 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in South Carolina costs $10. Source: S.C. Code § 33-44-108, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in South Carolina?
$110, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in South Carolina?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (S.C. Code § 33-44-108).