Business License renewal period has been extended to May 31, 2022. Due to technical difficulties, our online portal has been delayed. You now have until May 31, 2022 to renew your business license without penalty. Check back here for portal availability.
Revenue Collections
(Formerly known as Business License User Fee Department)
The Department of Revenue Collections collects revenues totaling more than $59 million per year in the form of fees for accommodations, business licenses, solid waste disposal and hazardous material services. This Department also files legal actions against delinquent accounts and maintains bankruptcy files.
Responsibilities
- Collect accommodations fees for Charleston County and other governments
- Enforce and collect fees for business licenses for Charleston County and other municipal governments
- Assess, bill and collect fees for the disposal of residential and commercial solid waste and for the pickup and processing of recyclables
- Bill for and collect fees from businesses and industries for operation of the County's Hazardous Materials Division
- Maintain all bankruptcy files involving funds owed to Charleston County
- File legal actions against delinquent accounts and for non-compliance to collect unpaid fees
- Work with the Planning Department on zoning issues
- Collect hospitality payments for the municipalities of North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island and Folly Beach..
- Collect streetscape assessments for the municipalities of Charleston and Mount Pleasant.
Contact
Revenue Collections
Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building
4045 Bridge View Drive
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: (843)202-6080
Fax: (843)202-6066
Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm
All DepartmentsBusiness License Ordinances
Listed below are links to the Business License Ordinances for the County and several municipalities. These ordinance are all administered by Charleston County's Revenue Collections Department.
Charleston County
Lincolnville
North Charleston
McClellanville
Awendaw
Rockville
James Island
Hospitality Tax Ordinances
Folly Beach
Mt. Pleasant
Online Services
New online business license renewal portal coming in 2022.
Business License Application
Local Accommodations Tax Application
Divisions
Delinquent Tax
Frequently Asked Questions
If I have my own septic tank, why do I have to pay the solid waste disposal fee?
The solid waste disposal fee covers the cost of disposing of household garbage and commercial waste. The fee also covers the costs of picking up, sorting and processing recyclable materials. While not all residents receive curbside recycling pickup service, drop sites are available to all County residents.
Who is required to buy a business license?
According to County ordinance, "Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession . . . ." If one realizes any income from a business activity, excluding employment by others who hold business licenses, that person is required to purchase a license.
Where can I get a business license?
To receive a first-time license, you should go to the Business License Office at the Charleston County Public Services Building.
Once you have obtained your initial license, you may renew it
online with your Visa or MasterCard, or mail your renewal application and payment. Fill in all required information, including gross
receipts, any deductions and the calculated license fee. You must sign and date the application.
Send payments to:
Charleston County Business License Department
4045 Bridge View Drive
North Charleston, SC 29405-7464
When is my license renewal due?
The license renewal form and fees are due by January 31st of each year. January 31st is the last day to renew without penalties. If payment is received after this date, a 5 percent per month penalty will be assessed on the license fee due.
Why can't I apply for a new license online?
There are zoning regulations required for new businesses and a zoning permit must be obtained before a new license may be issued. You may contact the Zoning & Planning Department for more details.
How do I receive my license if I pay online?
After your payment has been processed, we will mail your license receipt for payment to the mailing address indicated on your account.
Municipalities
City of Charleston
City of Folly Beach
City of North Charleston
City of Isle of Palms
Town of Awendaw
Town of Hollywood
Town of James Island
Town of Kiawah Island
Town of Lincolnville
Town of McClellanville
Town of Meggett
Town of Mount Pleasant
Town of Ravenel
Town of Rockville
Town of Seabrook Island
Town of Sullivan's Island
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