Registered Agent Cost by State › South Carolina
Registered agent cost in South Carolina: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In South Carolina an agent costs $99 to $249 in year one, by published price. Mainstay Filing is $149, the same at renewal. Separately the state charges $10 to change agents, and has no LLC annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agent$10, South Carolina Secretary of State (S.C. Code § 33-44-108)
Annual reportNone
Agent required?Required. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
State figures checked October 20, 2026.
The agent’s bill
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 3-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Compliance | $99 | $159 | $417 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $497 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $375 |
| InCorp Services | $129 | $129 | $387 |
| ResidentAgents.com | $129 | $129 | $387 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Standard Filings | $199 | $199 | $597 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $747 |
Moving an existing company to Mainstay Filing costs $159 in the first year: $149 for the agent plus $10 to the state.
How much does a registered agent cost in South Carolina?
9 providers have a published South Carolina price: $99 to $249 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does South Carolina charge to change a registered agent?
$10 (S.C. Code § 33-44-108, South Carolina Secretary of State).
What is the South Carolina annual report fee?
South Carolina has no annual report for LLCs.