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Business License
The Business License Division administers the Business License and Hospitality Tax ordinances. Every person or entity engaged or intending to engage in business is required to obtain a license based on business activity and gross receipts. Business license fees are due prior to commencing operations, and annually on July 31. Hospitality taxes on prepared meals, food, and beverages in the amount of 2% are due on the 20th of each month to Charleston County, our collection agent.
2021-2022 BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS ARE DUE BY JULY 31, 2021
Business Licenses cannot be issued for new or renewing short term rental accounts until you have received your STR permit.
Business Licenses cannot be issued for new or renewing short term rental accounts until you have received your STR permit.
Resources
- Online License Renewal
- Business License Ordinance
- MASC Standardized Business License Application
- Home Based Business Guidelines
- Notification of Change Form
New business license applicants please complete the Applicant Information Form below. A few days after submittal of the information, we will send you an email with questions or requesting that you call us (843.849.2786) with MasterCard or Visa to make payment. Town Hall hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.