Authority: municipality or countySource: scbos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official fee: Not applicable to this filing route.
The official term documented here is assumed name.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
SC Business One Stop says the state does not register DBAs and directs businesses to check with their municipality or county.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state's own business portal, SC Business One Stop, says plainly that the state of South Carolina does not register DBAs, and the Secretary of State's FAQ confirms that the office does not register DBA or trade names.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
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
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
A person or company doing business under a name different from its legal name instead documents that name locally: the state portal directs businesses to the municipality or county where the business operates, notes that a DBA can typically be recorded on a local business license, and suggests checking with the county clerk's office for any other registration requirements.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
There are two narrow exceptions handled at the state level.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
First, a domestic or foreign limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business under a name other than the name on its certificate must file an assumed name certificate with the Secretary of State under S.C. Code § 33-42-45 — the Secretary of State's forms listing says this is the only entity for which the office registers assumed names.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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Second, foreign corporations and foreign LLCs whose legal names are unavailable in South Carolina adopt a fictitious name as part of qualifying to transact business, under § 33-15-106 and § 33-44-1005; the Secretary of State stresses that those forms are not the registration of a DBA or trade name.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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Search existing names
Before filing, check the authority’s own records for the name you plan to use. This guide links to the official search; it does not run, proxy, or store searches.
Official search:Open the official name search at sos.sc.gov →Source: scbos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt1. 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.
What the search covers: search entities on file with the Secretary of State's OfficeSource: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe Business Entities Online system allows users to file corporate documents online and to search entities on file with the Secretary of State's Office.
Rules by legal entity type
Jump to the entity that already exists. Each section keeps its own authority, fee, exceptions, and official evidence.
Required: No, within the scope described below.Source: scbos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Authority: municipality or countySource: scbos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
When this route applies: The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.Source: scbos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official form: Not applicable to this filing route.
Form destination: Not applicable to this filing route.
Online filing link: Not applicable to this filing route.
Official fee: Not applicable to this filing route.
Effective duration: Not applicable to this filing route.
Renewal: Not applicable to this filing route.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: Sole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file with the Secretary of State’s OfficeSource: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt_Sole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file with the Secretary of State’s Office._
Mail filing: Not applicable to this filing route.
In-person filing: Not applicable to this filing route.
General partnership
Required: No, within the scope described below.Source: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file with the Secretary of State's Office.
Authority: municipality or countySource: scbos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
When this route applies: Sole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file with the Secretary of State's Office.Source: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file with the Secretary of State's Office.
Official form: Not applicable to this filing route.
Form destination: Not applicable to this filing route.
Online filing link: Not applicable to this filing route.
Official fee: Not applicable to this filing route.
Effective duration: Not applicable to this filing route.
Renewal: Not applicable to this filing route.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.Source: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
Mail filing: Not applicable to this filing route.
In-person filing: Not applicable to this filing route.
LLC
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFor applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina.
Authority: South Carolina Secretary of StateSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFiling 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
When this route applies: This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina.Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
Official form: ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – ForeignSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
Form destination: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/DownloadForm?formName=F0022&entityType=2&filingType=Adopting%20a%20Fictitious%20NameSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination returned 200 for the cited document URL.
Online filing link: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfilingSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination title: Index - Business Entities Online - S.C. Secretary of State
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.Source: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
Mail filing: Return all documents to: Secretary of State Attn: Corporate Filings 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525 Columbia, SC 29201Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFiling 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
In-person filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
Corporation
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFor applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina.
Authority: South Carolina Secretary of StateSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFiling Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
When this route applies: For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina.Source: sos.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
Official form: ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGNSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
Form destination: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/DownloadForm?formName=F0020&entityType=1&filingType=Corporation%20Adopting%20a%20Fictitious%20NameSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination returned 200 for the cited document URL.
Online filing link: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfilingSource: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination title: Index - Business Entities Online - S.C. Secretary of State
Official fee: $10.00Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFiling Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
Effective duration: Not confirmed in this guide.
Renewal: Not confirmed in this guide.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThis form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Mail filing: Return all documents to: Secretary of State Attn: Corporate Filings 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525 Columbia, SC 29201Source: businessfilings.sc.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFiling Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
In-person filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
How to file through the authority
For a general DBA, start with the municipality or county where your business operates. Separate state name filings apply in the specific circumstances described below.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
A sole proprietor or general partnership files nothing with the Secretary of State — the office states that sole proprietorships and general partnerships do not file there.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
Instead, SC Business One Stop recommends checking the Secretary of State's Business Name Search to make sure the name is not already in use, then recording the DBA on the local business license from the municipality or county, asking the county clerk's office about any other DBA registration requirements, listing the DBA on the SC Department of Revenue Business Tax Application so the retail license shows both names, and listing the DBA as the trade name on the IRS employer identification number application.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
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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
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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The Secretary of State’s forms list an Assumed Name Certificate for limited partnerships with a $10.00 fee. Use the limited-partnership form and its instructions; the separate foreign-company fictitious-name forms serve different purposes.
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
A foreign corporation whose real name is unavailable files Form F0020 ($10.00) and a foreign LLC files Form F0022 ($2.00), both adoption-of-fictitious-name forms available as downloadable paper forms in the Secretary of State's Business Entities Online system, which also accepts online filings.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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Renewal, amendment, and abandonment
SC Business One Stop directs businesses using a general DBA to the municipality or county where they operate. Ask that office how to update or end a locally recorded name. The separate state name filings described below have their own rules.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The one filing with a built-in term is the limited partnership assumed name certificate. Under S.C. Code § 33-42-45, the filing is effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership or registration, for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by filing a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any period, and the Secretary of State must mail notice of the impending expiration to the partnership's registered office no later than three calendar months before the five-year period expires.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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The same statute provides that failing to file the assumed name certificate does not impair the validity of the partnership's contracts or acts, does not prevent it from maintaining or defending court actions, and does not make a limited partner liable as a general partner.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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This guide does not confirm how to change these separate state name filings. Confirm the current instructions with the Secretary of State before submitting a document.
Publication and notice
Publication could not be confirmed for all covered entity types. No requirement or exemption is asserted.
Next steps: self-file first
Start with the free official source.
If you run a sole proprietorship or general partnership, you do not file anything with the Secretary of State — contact your municipality or county about recording the name on your local business license, check the county clerk's office for other requirements, and use the Secretary of State's free Business Name Search to see whether the name is already in use.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
You can also list the DBA on the free SC Department of Revenue Business Tax Application and as the trade name on the IRS EIN application.
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
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
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
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If you operate a limited partnership under an assumed name, download the Assumed Name Certificate form from the Secretary of State's Business Entities Online system and file it with the stated $10.00 fee; foreign corporations and foreign LLCs with unavailable names use the fictitious name forms ($10.00 and $2.00 respectively).
SECTION 33-42-45. Assumed name. (a) This section rather than SECTIONS 39-13-10 through 39-13-40 of the 1976 Code governs the registration of assumed names of limited partnerships formed or transacting business in South Carolina. (b) A limited partnership that conducts or intends to conduct business in this State under a name other than the name shown in its certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State, the name shown in its certificate of registration to transact business in this State) shall file with the Secretary of State an assumed name certificate which shall state the name shown on its certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership), the name under which the limited partnership's business is to be conducted, which assumed name shall not be deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this State, or to any reserved name pursuant to SECTION 33-42-40 and the address of the partnership's registered office required to be maintained in this State. (c) Such filing shall be effective, unless sooner terminated by the filing of a certificate of termination or by the cancellation of the certificate of limited partnership (or in the case of foreign limited partnership by cancellation of the certificate of registration to transact business in this State), for a period expiring on December thirty-first of the fifth full calendar year following the year in which it is filed. It may be extended for additional consecutive periods of five full calendar years each by the filing of a new assumed name certificate not earlier than ninety days preceding the expiration of any such period. The Secretary of State shall notify a limited partnership of the impending expiration of its assumed name, by first-class mail addressed to the partnership's registered office as shown on the partnership's certificate of limited partnership (or certificate of registration in the case of a foreign limited partnership that has registered in this State), no later than three calendar months before the initial or subsequent five-year period will expire. (d) The Secretary of State shall maintain current lists, alphabetically arranged, of the partnership registrants and assumed names permitted hereunder. (e) The failure of any limited partnership to file the assumed name certificate required by subsection (b) does not: (i) impair the validity of any contract or act of the limited partnership; (ii) prevent the limited partnership from maintaining or defending any action, suit, or proceeding in any court of this State; or (iii) result in any limited partner becoming liable as a general partner solely by reason of the failure of the limited partnership to file the required assumed name certificate. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 533, SECTION 1.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
The state of South Carolina does not register DBAs. But your local government might, so start with the municipality or county where your business will operate to learn how to document your DBA.
Official destination title: Doing Business As (DBA) | South Carolina Business One Stop
The Secretary of State's Office does not register DBA or trade names.
- The name of the business entity is not available for use in South Carolina. - An attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina must sign articles of incorporation for a business corporation. - Articles of incorporation for a business corporation must be accompanied by a Cl-1 form. - The name, address and signature of the incorporator(s) or the organizer(s) must be included on the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. - The name and/or address of the registered agent located in South Carolina must be included on the form. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a dated certificate of existence (not more than 30 days old) from the Secretary of State of the applying entity's domestic state must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for an amended certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, a certified copy of the amendment must accompany the application. - For applications by a foreign entity for a certificate of authority to transact business in South Carolina, the foreign entity must file a fictitious name form if its legal name is not available in South Carolina. - For applications for reinstatement of a business dissolved by administrative action, a letter from tax compliance for the S.C. Department of Revenue must accompany the application for reinstatement. - For articles of dissolution of a nonprofit corporation, assets must be distributed to another nonprofit corporation upon dissolution. - Incorporators and organizers of business entities cannot be added or removed. - The name of the individual signing the document must be printed or typed on the form. - The person signing the form must list the capacity/position which they hold that gives them authority to sign on behalf of the business entity.
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
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME Limited Liability Company – Foreign Filing Fee - $2.00 Pursuant to Section 33-44-1005 of 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the limited liability company is: 3. Enter the date that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the fictitious name that the member(s) or manager(s) adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina: 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the member(s) or manager(s) of the limited liability company duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business. Date: Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant Capacity/Position of Applicant Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0022 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
#### Corporation - Foreign - Corporation Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-15-106This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 #### Limited Liability Company - Domestic #### Limited Liability Company - Foreign - Adopting a Fictitious Name §33-44-1005This form is used by a foreign LLC when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name. This form should only be used by the foreign LLC when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $2.00 #### Limited Liability Partnership - Domestic #### Limited Liability Partnership - Foreign #### Limited Partnership - Domestic - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names. $10.00 #### Limited Partnership - Foreign - Assumed Name Certificate §33-42-45This form is used to register the assumed name of the LP with the Secretary of State. This is the only entity for which the Secretary of State's Office registers assumed names.$10.00
This form is used by a foreign corporation when their legal name is not available in South Carolina. This is not the registration of a DBA (doing business as) or trade name.This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available for use in South Carolina. $10.00 ####
Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ADOPTION OF A FICTITIOUS NAME CORPORATION - FOREIGN Pursuant to Section 33-15-106 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned submits the following: 1. Applicant’s Name (individual submitting form): 2. The legal name of the corporation is (must match corporation name on certificate from domestic state): 3. The date that the Board of Directors adopted the resolution to use the fictitious name: 4. Enter the Fictitious Name that the Board of Directors adopted to use for conducting business in the state of South Carolina (The fictitious name must have a corporate ending): 5. By signing and submitting this form you are affirming that the Board of Directors of the corporation duly adopted the resolution to use a fictitious name in South Carolina for conducting all business at a duly called meeting of the Board. A quorum was present for the meeting and the resolution was set forth in the minutes of the meeting. Additionally, you are affirming that you are the keeper of the corporate seal and of the minutes and records of the corporation and the said resolution has not been rescinded or modified. Date: Signature of Officer Type or Print Name Position of Officer Form Revised by South Carolina Secretary of State, August 2016 F0020 Filing Instructions 1. 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. $10.00 filing fee 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 F0020