Incorporating in South Carolina

For complete and current information concerning South Carolina corporations you should go to the South Carolina Secretary of State web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in South Carolina  but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the South Carolina Secretary of State web site and South Carolina Code. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.

South Carolina corporation name:
Except as may be otherwise authorized under South Carolina law, a corporation’s name must contain the word "corporation", "incorporated", "company", or "limited", or an abbreviation thereof, or words or abbreviations of like import in another language; and unless otherwise authorized, it must be distinguishable from other entities’ names upon the records of the Secretary of State. A South Carolina corporation’s name cannot contain language stating or implying that it is organized for a purpose other than that permitted under South Carolina law and its articles of incorporation.

South Carolina corporation board of directors:
A South Carolina corporation’s board of directors shall consist of one or more persons, the number being specified in, or fixed in accordance with, the articles of incorporation or bylaws. Directors need not be residents of South Carolina or shareholders of the corporation unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws so prescribe. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may establish qualifications for directors.

South Carolina corporation officers:
A South Carolina corporation shall have the officers described in its bylaws or appointed by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. If authorized by the bylaws or the board of directors, a duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistants. Officers shall have the authority and shall perform the duties set forth in the bylaws or, to the extent consistent with the bylaws, the duties set forth by the board of directors or an officer authorized by the board of directors to prescribe the duties of other officers. The bylaws or the board of directors shall delegate to one of the officers responsibility for preparing minutes of board of directors' meetings and shareholders' meetings and for authenticating the corporation’s records. The same person may simultaneously hold more than one office in a corporation.

South Carolina corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:
Annual shareholders’ meetings shall be held at a time stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. Annual shareholders' meetings may be held in or out of South Carolina at the place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, annual shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the corporation’s principal office. Special shareholders’ meetings shall be on call of the board of directors or a person authorized to do so by the articles of incorporation or bylaws; or under certain circumstances, in accordance with provisions set forth in South Carolina law. Special shareholders' meetings may be held in or out of South Carolina at the place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, annual shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the corporation’s principal office.

Regular or special board of directors’ meetings may be held in or out of South Carolina.

South Carolina taxes:
See the South Carolina Department of Revenue web site.

South Carolina Registered Agent:
South Carolina corporations are required to have a registered agent in South Carolina. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

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Incorporate in South Carolina