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LLC · New filing · South Carolina

South Carolina

Authority: South Carolina Secretary of StateSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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Filing Instructions 1. Fictitious Name form- Two copies of this form, the original and either a duplicate original or a conformed copy, must be filed. If the space in this form is insufficient, please attach additional sheets containing a reference to the appropriate paragraph in this form. 2. $2.00 made payable to the South Carolina Secretary of State. 3. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope to have a filed copy returned to you by mail. 4. Return all documents to: Secretary of State Attn: Corporate Filings 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525 Columbia, SC 29201 Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022

Official filing path: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfilingSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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Official destination title: Index - Business Entities Online - S.C. Secretary of State

First-time filing fee: $2.00Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-02

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$2.00

Continue to the official online filing service →Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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Official destination title: Index - Business Entities Online - S.C. Secretary of State

Download the official filing form →Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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Check existing names first: Search the official South Carolina name records → Covers: search entities on file with the Secretary of State's OfficeSource: scbos.sc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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1. Check the SC Secretary of State's [Business Name Search](https://sos.sc.gov/online-filings/business-entities/file-and-search-online) to make sure your business name isn't already in use.

Your next-step checklist

Use this as a preparation aid. Checking a box does not submit a filing or confirm acceptance.

Confirm the selected entity and filing authority above. Read the official new filing instructions and check the current fee before paying. Check the guide’s publication, renewal, and exception sections for any follow-up steps. Keep the authority’s receipt and accepted filing with your business records.

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