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What is South Carolina Corporation Foreign Qualification?

You want to do business in the state of South Carolina but are registered as a Domestic Corporation in another state.  In order to legally conduct business in the state of South Carolina you must register with the South Carolina Secretary of State as a Foreign Corporation.   more...

What is a South Carolina Foreign Corporation?

In the United States, just because you are registered to do business in one state does not mean that you can legally do business in another state.  If you want to transact any serious business in a state other than the state in which your Corporation is registered, most likely you will have to register with the state in which you want to do business before you can legally conduct business there.  more...

Do I need a lawyer to Form a Foreign Corporation in South Carolina?

The filing for a new South Carolina Foreign Corporation does have to be signed by a licensed South Carolina lawyer.  Our fees include the cost of the South Carolina lawyer.  This can potentially save you a lot of money.  more...

Do I have to Reserve a Company Name before I Form a Foreign Corporation in SC?

You are not legally required to reserve a Company Name for a new South Carolina Foreign Corporation before you submit your application to form a Foreign Corporation in South Carolina.  more...

What if the South Carolina Foreign Corporation Name I want is already taken?

If the Name you have chosen for your new South Carolina Foreign Corporation is already in use by a currently active South Carolina Corporation or LLC then you will have to register a DBA Name with the administrative clerk in each South Carolina city or town in which you want to do business. "DBA" is an abbreviation for "Doing Business As."

We verify that the Name you have chose for your new South Carolina Foreign Corporation is available before we submit your Foreign Incorporation filing to the South Carolina Secretary of State.  If necessary we can register a DBA Name in South Carolina for you so that you can open your new South Carolina business as quickly as possible.

What do I have to do to Form a Foreign Corporation in South Carolina?

5 things you have to do in order to Form a South Carolina Foreign Corporation
  1. Prove that you are registered in a state other than SC as a Domestic Corporation
  2. Choose a name for your South Carolina Foreign Corporation
  3. Select an official address and a Registered Agent for your SC Foreign Corporation
  4. File Registration Documents with the South Carolina Secretary of State
  5. Determine how you want your South Carolina Foreign Corporation to be taxed
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What do I have to do to after I Form a South Carolina Foreign Corporation?

4 things you have to do in after you Form a South Carolina Foreign Corporation
  1. Obtain Business Licenses from the cities and counties in which you plan to do business
  2. File the required reports for your South Carolina Foreign Corporation
  3. Keep proper records of your South Carolina Foreign Corporation on file
  4. Pay your taxes to the state of South Carolina
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What information do I need in order to Form a Foreign Corporation in South Carolina?

In order to Form a Foreign Corporation in South Carolina you'll need certain specific information about your Company including the Corporation name and address; and Registered Agent information.
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How long does it take to Form a Foreign Corporation in South Carolina?

Processing times for new South Carolina Foreign Corporation applications vary depending on the work load of the Secretary of State's staff.  We've found that normal processing of new South Carolina Foreign Corporation applications takes the state around 3 weeks.  Add 2-3 days for the time period for shipping the final documents by mail.  Choosing our Express Mail option can shave a couple of days off the total processing time for your new South Carolina Foreign Corporation.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES.
The South Carolina Secretary of State reserves the right to extend expedite periods in time of extreme volume, staff shortage or equipment malfunction.  We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the South Carolina Secretary of State.

In our experience 3 weeks is the time it usually takes the South Carolina Secretary of State to process a new South Carolina Foreign Corporation application. We get your South Carolina Foreign Corporation application to the SC Secretary of State ASAP. Once it is at the state we have no control over the new South Carolina Foreign Corporation application process.

Are there any Expedited Processing Options for a new SC Foreign Corporations?

The South Carolina Secretary does not offer expedited filing options for new SC Corporation filings.

How much does it cost to Form a Foreign Corporation in South Carolina?

The state of South Carolina charges $140.00 to Form a Foreign Corporation in SC.  Also add the cost of a good standing certificate from your home state.   If you choose us to help you Form your Foreign Corporation in South Carolina our processing fees are $145.00.  This includes:
  • Same day processing of your new South Carolina Foreign Corporation order
  • SC Name Check and Reservation
  • Prepare Application by a Foreign Corporation for a Cerificate of Authority to Transact Business in the state of South Carolina
  • File Formation Documents with the South Carolina Secretary of State
  • Certified Copies of Formation Documents
  • South Carolina Foreign Corporation Checklist
  • Priority Mail Delivery
  • Unlimited Customer Support
FORM A FOREIGN CORPORATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA ONLINE NOW
SOUTH CAROLINA FOREIGN CORPORATION SERVICES
For $145 our South Carolina Foreign Qualification services include:
 Same day processing   explain
 SC Name Check and Reservation
 Prepare Formation Documents
 File Formation Documents
 Certified Copies of Formation Docs
 SC Foreign Corporation Checklist
 Priority Mail Delivery
 Unlimited Customer Support
ADDITIONAL SOUTH CAROLINA
FOREIGN CORPORATION SERVICES
You may need these additional products and services:
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 Express Mail $70   explain
 S-Corporation Election $50   explain
 SC Registered Agent $135   explain
 SC Corporation Kit and Seal $99   explain
 Business License Research $175   explain
 

GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
You will need a good standing certificate from your home state that is no older than 30 days.
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Processing fees $145.00
South Carolina incorporation fees $140.00
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OUR ADVANTAGE
  • We start processing your South Carolina Foreign Corporation order as soon as it arrives.
  • We get your documents to the South Carolina Secretary of State in the quickest possible way.  If we receive your order before noon South Carolina time we will submit your South Carolina Foreign Corporation application to the Secretary of State on the same day we receive it.
  • We guarantee our work.  If you're not satisfied with our South Carolina Foreign Qualification services we will refund 100% of your processing fees.
  • We've been helping businesses Incorporate in South Carolina for over ten years.  Our A+ BBB rating speaks for itself!

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