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How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in South Carolina

South Carolina LLCs have no annual report requirement. Dissolution is typically caused by registered agent failure, voluntary action, or court order. ResurrectOS handles the entire filing process — from status verification to Certificate of Good Standing — starting within 48 hours.

$25
State Filing Fee
21 days
Processing Time
No
Tax Clearance Required
None
Annual Reports Required
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Step-by-step process

South Carolina LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps

South Carolina LLCs have no annual report requirement. Dissolution is typically caused by registered agent failure, voluntary action, or court order. The path back requires filing a reinstatement application with the correct state agency and clearing all outstanding fees.

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Your business name is at risk: Once dissolved, your South Carolina business name can be claimed by another party. Every day you remain dissolved increases that risk. Act quickly.

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Verify dissolution status with SC Secretary of State

Search the South Carolina Secretary of State business database at sos.sc.gov to confirm your entity dissolution status and reason.

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Identify the dissolution cause

Since SC LLCs have no annual report requirement, dissolution usually traces to: registered agent failure, voluntary dissolution, or court order.

1 day
3

Appoint or confirm a registered agent

South Carolina requires a registered agent with a physical SC street address. Appoint a replacement if needed.

1–2 days
4

File Application for Reinstatement

Submit the Reinstatement Application to the SC Secretary of State with the $25 filing fee. No annual report back fees are required.

Filing day
5

SC processes in approximately 21 days

Standard processing is approximately 21 days.

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Confirm reinstatement and obtain Certificate of Existence

Verify your entity shows as active in the SC SOS database and request a Certificate of Existence.

After approval
Why businesses get dissolved

Common South Carolina Dissolution Reasons

Understanding why your LLC was dissolved helps you correct the underlying cause — which is required before reinstatement can be approved.

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Registered Agent Failure

The most common dissolution cause in SC — agent resigned, moved, or address on file is no longer valid.

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Voluntary Member Dissolution

Members filed Articles of Dissolution intentionally.

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Court-Ordered Dissolution

Judicial dissolution by a South Carolina court.

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Administrative Action

SC Secretary of State can cancel an LLC for failure to respond to official notices.

Common questions

South Carolina Reinstatement FAQ

Do South Carolina LLCs have annual reports?+
No. South Carolina LLCs are not required to file annual reports. This makes SC one of the simplest and most affordable states for LLC reinstatement — just the $25 filing fee.
How long does South Carolina reinstatement take?+
Approximately 21 days for standard processing.
How much will SC reinstatement cost?+
The state fee is just $25 for the reinstatement application. There are no back annual report fees.
Is tax clearance required in South Carolina?+
No. South Carolina does not require tax clearance from the Department of Revenue for LLC reinstatement.
Can someone take my SC business name while dissolved?+
Yes. Dissolved LLC names are available for registration in SC.
South Carolina State Fees
Reinstatement filing fee$25
Annual report feeNone required (SC LLCs exempt)
Tax clearanceNot required
Processing time~21 days
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